Why do the Cup Song (an a cappella version of the song "When I'm Gone", sung by Anna Kendrick in the movie "Pitch Perfect") without a glass? Maybe you're stuck on a long car ride and want to pass the time. Instead of singing the usual "Naik Delman" song, try mastering the Cup Song-without a glass! Or impress your schoolmates by performing the song on the school grounds while standing, stomping and tapping your feet.
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Method 1 of 4: Right Hand Users
Step 1. Start slowly
You won't get the hang of it the first time. If you already know how to play the Cup Song, just imagine, instead of flipping or moving the glass, you clapped your hands on your thighs or on the table.
Step 2. Clap your hands twice
Step 3. Tap your thighs three times
- First, tap your right thigh with your right hand.
- Then tap your left thigh with your left hand.
- Tap your right thigh again with your right hand.
Step 4. Clap once
Step 5. Tap your thighs twice
Use only your left hand.
Step 6. Clap once
Step 7. Tap your thighs once with your left hand
Step 8. Clap once
Step 9. Tap your thighs once with your left hand
Step 10. Clap once
Step 11. Tap your left thigh with your right hand
Leave it there.
Step 12. Tap your right thigh with your left hand
Your arms should be crossed.
Step 13. Repeat
Step 14. As you get better at performing and memorizing the moves, you can increase the speed
Method 2 of 4: Left Hand Users
Step 1. Clap your hands twice
Step 2. Tap your thighs three times
- First, tap your left thigh with your left hand.
- Then tap your right thigh with your right hand.
- Tap your left thigh again with your left hand.
Step 3. Clap once
Step 4. Tap your thighs twice
Use only your right hand.
Step 5. Clap once
Step 6. Tap your thighs once with your right hand
Step 7. Clap once
Step 8. Tap your thighs once with your right hand
Step 9. Clap once
Step 10. Tap your right thigh with your left hand
Leave it there.
Step 11. Tap your left thigh with your right hand
Your arms should be crossed.
Step 12. Repeat
Step 13. Practice slowly and gradually increase your pace
Method 3 of 4: Using Your Feet Instead of a Cup (Right Handed Users)
Step 1. Start in a standing position with your feet slightly apart
Step 2. Clap your hands twice
Step 3. Tap your thighs three times
- First tap your right thigh with your right hand.
- Then tap your left thigh with your left hand.
- Tap your right thigh again with your right hand.
Step 4. Applause
Step 5. Tap your left thigh with your left hand
Step 6. Tap your left foot
Step 7. Applause
Step 8. Clap your right foot with your left hand
Bend your knees and lift your right leg back, then cross your left arm behind your back, so you can pat the side of your leg.
Step 9. Tap your right foot as you lower it
Step 10. Clap your left foot with your right hand
Make the same movement by lifting your left leg back and clapping it with your hands.
Step 11. Kick your left foot down
Step 12. Applause
Step 13. Tap your left thigh with your right hand
Step 14. Tap your right thigh with your left hand
Step 15. Repeat
Method 4 of 4: Using Your Feet Instead of a Cup (Left Hand Users)
Step 1. Start in a standing position with your feet slightly apart
Step 2. Clap your hands twice
Step 3. Tap your thighs three times
- First, tap your left thigh with your left hand.
- Then tap your right thigh with your right hand.
- Tap your left thigh again with your left hand.
Step 4. Applause
Step 5. Tap your right thigh with your right hand
Step 6. Tap your right foot
Step 7. Applause
Step 8. Clap your left foot with your right hand
Bend your knees and lift your left leg back, then cross your right arm behind your back, so you can pat the side of your leg.
Step 9. Tap your left foot as you lower it
Step 10. Clap your right foot with your left hand
Make the same movement by lifting your right leg back and tapping it with your left hand.
Step 11. Kick your right foot down
Step 12. Applause
Step 13. Tap your right thigh with your left hand
Step 14. Tap your left thigh with your right hand
