When I was in 3rd grade, the xylophone was my first instrument;
I practiced for hours and hours to learn "Joy to the World," for the
School Christmas Program. Still today, I recall the lettered notes ~
G-A-G-E; G-A-G-E; D-D-B; C-C-G; A-A-C-B-A; G-A-G-E
(Makes me smile remembering this.)