75. Yodel

“What’s yodelling?’’ nine year old Adi asked his music teacher Mr Pickett curiously. Without really concentrating, he played a poked a few keys on the piano in front of him. An off key melody could be heard.

“It’s a variety of singing, Adi,’’ the man explained patiently and attempted to turn Adi’s attention back to the piano. He was not to be distracted, however. “Can you yodel?’’

“Yes.”

Adi said nothing but watched Mr Pickett until he sighed and cleared his throat. He began a note in a low pitch then switched to falsetto.

“Cool! I want to try, too!’’