>>410
I don't know how the Germans do it, but it's not really a German song anyway. Given that it's a folk song of unknown origin, there's no way that it's supposed to be. Sing it however you want. Make up your own variations.

In my personal opinion, dotted rhythm is much better, same goes for syncopating "his name." A syncopated rhythm gives the song more energy and fits the song's joyfully silly nature.

In terms of a major scale numbered 1 to 7, the first "name" is on 4, the second "name" is on 2, and "too" is on 3. So, "too" is a half-step apart from the first "name" and a whole step apart from the second "name." However, some people might sharpen the second "name" to give it more pull toward the resolution, which is perfectly acceptable. In this case it would be a half-step apart. Do what suits you.

>>412
How often do you use drinking straws?