Analyzing songs is a great activity for a group lesson or as a take home assignment, in addition to its usefulness during a private lesson.
I created this answer sheet to make it easy for a student to check her own answers after completing the Analyze Happy Birthday activity. It can also be used in a group setting–after completing the worksheet students can trade papers and grade each other’s assignments. I recommend you analyze the song after learning how to play Happy Birthday by Ear.
Don’t miss out on this great activity! You’ll get a phenomenal theory review with its application. And each time throughout the rest of their lives when they’re asked to play Happy Birthday they’ll remember you and be thankful you were their teacher.
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