Content

• To step
• Method 1 of 2: Method one: Right-handed
• Method 2 of 2: Method two: Left handed
• Tips

The beat of this is based on "The Cup Game", a song from an old children's game. Lulu and the Lampshades made it, Pitch Perfect made it popular, and Anna Kendrick made it even more popular. Here are the steps to learn the song.

To step

1. Grab a hard plastic cup that is not too heavy. If you don't have one, you can also use a bottle. You can also use a disposable paper or plastic cup, but the weight of a heavier cup will keep it from flying out of your hands while you perform the song.
2. Place the cup upside down on a table or other hard surface. Place the cup directly in front of you.

Method 1 of 2: Method one: Right-handed

1. Clap twice.
2. Hit the top of the cup three times: first with your right hand, then with your left hand and then again with your right hand. You can also hit the table.
3. Clap once.
4. Pick up the cup with your right hand so that it is about 5 cm above the table.
5. Move the cup about 6 inches to the right and set it down. It should make a noise when you put it on the table.
6. Clap once.
7. Turn your right hand upside down and grab the cup. Your thumbs point down towards the table.
8. Lift the cup and tap the opening against your left palm.
9. Put the cup back on the table, right side up. Don't let go of the cup.
10. Lift the cup again and tap the bottom against your left palm.
11. Hold the bottom of the cup with your left hand.
12. Hit the table in front of you with your right hand.
13. Cross your left arm over your right arm and place the cup upside down on the table. In addition, the cup makes a sound.
14. Repeat.

Method 2 of 2: Method two: Left handed

1. Clap twice.
2. Strike the cup three times with your hand: first with your left hand, then with your right hand and then again with the left. You can also hit the table.
3. Clap once.
4. Lift the cup with your left hand so that it is 5 cm above the table.
5. Move the cup 6 inches to the left and put it down. There is a sound when the cup hits the table.
6. Clap once.
7. Turn your left hand over and grab the cup. Your thumb points down towards the table.
8. Lift the cup and tap the opening against your right hand.
9. Place the cup back on the table right side up. Don't let go of the cup.
10. Lift the cup again and tap the bottom against your right hand.
11. Hold the bottom of the cup with your right hand.
12. Hit the table in front of you with your left hand.
13. Cross your right arm over the left and place the cup upside down on the table. That makes noise.
14. Repeat.

Tips

• If you do this on a hard surface you will get a better result.
• Hum to the beat of the song. That helps you to keep the rhythm.
• Once you become comfortable with the movements, you can try singing along with it. "You're Gonna Miss Me" is one of the most popular songs, but many others fit it too. Search YouTube for the Cup song to understand the instructions better.
• Learn the lyrics of the song if you want a challenge!
• Do not hit the cup too hard when using a Styrofoam cup.
• Go a little faster with each round of the song. That can be quite a challenge, but keep trying.
• If you want a challenge, meet up with a few friends and turn it into a competition. The rule is, everyone has to make 3 changes to the song. Have a few other friends judge. Good luck!
• Write the song on paper so you have a copy if you forget it.
• Grab a cup and a piece of paper and write down the movements as well as the lyrics.
• If you don't have a cup handy at school, you can clap your hands or practice on the back of your friends. If you have time for yourself during class, you can practice with an adhesive stick or an eraser.
• Larger cups are easier to pick up and move. Think of this when you are looking for a suitable cup.
• Practice until the song is worn out and you can pick up the beat everywhere.