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Christmas song :Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star":

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 Source: Mercy Mensah

Here are some interesting facts about "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star":




- The song's melody was actually composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

- The lyrics were written by Jane Taylor, an English poet, in 1806

- The poem was originally titled "The Star" and was published in a collection of poems called "Rhymes for the Nursery"

- The melody and lyrics were first paired together in 1838 by a musician named Lowell Mason

- The song became a huge hit and has since been translated into many languages

- It's one of the most recognizable and beloved children's songs in the world

- The song has been used in various contexts, including as a lullaby, a children's song, and even as a theme song for astronauts

- There are many variations of the song, including different melodies and lyrics

- The song has been recorded by many famous artists, including Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald.

Here's a simple guide on how to sing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star":

1. Start with a gentle, steady melody.

2. Sing the first line, "Twinkle, twinkle, little star", with a rising pitch on the word "star".

3. For the second line, "How I wonder what you are", sing with a slightly lower pitch and a gentle, swaying rhythm.

4. Repeat the first two lines, and then move on to the third and fourth lines, "Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky".

5. Emphasize the word "diamond" with a slight rise in pitch.

6. Repeat the entire verse, and then move on to the second verse, which has the same melody and rhythm.

7. End the song with a gentle, descending melody on the final line.

Remember to sing with a steady rhythm and a gentle, soothing tone.

Source: Mercy Mensah