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  1. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    A minor scale: natural, harmonic and melodic

    First, a scale is a series of notes ordered by pitch. A minor scale has a sadder or more emotional sound than a major scale. Scales are used extensively in different music styles to create certain moods. There are three main types of minor scales: natural, harmonic, and melodic. Let's check them...
  2. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Zavaza

    In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zavaza means to speak at length. It's used when someone talks for a long time. Example sentences for zavaza Sekuru vakazavaza vachirondedzera nyaya dzehondo. (Grandfather spoke at length, narrating war stories.) Musazavaza, hatina nguva yakawanda. (Don't...
  3. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Zazu

    In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zazu means "lung." The part inside your chest helps you breathe in air and let it out. Example sentences for zazu Zazu rangu rinorwadza. (My lung hurts.) Utsi hwefodya hunokuvadza mazazu. (Cigarette smoke damages the lungs.) Mhepo inopinda mumazazu. (Air...
  4. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Zembera

    In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zembera means to rest by leaning against something for support. Example sentences for zembera Mwana akazembera kuna amai vake achirara. (The child rested against his mother while sleeping.) Vaive vakaneta, saka vakazembera padombo. (They were tired, so they...
  5. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Zenda

    In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zenda is the spirit of someone who has passed away. This spirit watches over and takes care of the family it belongs to. The zenda helps protect the home and supports the loved ones left behind. Example sentences for zenda Vanoti zenda rasekuru riri...
  6. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Zendama

    In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zendama means to lean against. It describes when you rest your body on something for support, like a wall, a tree, or a friend. Example sentences for zendama Ndakaneta, regai ndizendame pamuti uyu. (I'm tired, let me lean against this tree.) Amai vaive...
  7. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Zengurira

    In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zengurira means to drag one's feet or put things off. Think of when you keep finding little reasons not to start a task, like cleaning your room or doing homework. Example sentences for zengurira Vari kuzengurira kubhadhara rendi. (They are procrastinating...
  8. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Zengwe

    In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zengwe is a flat tool with a short handle used to pick up dust and dirt from the floor after sweeping, i.e., a dustpan. Tora zengwe uunganidze marara. (Take the dustpan and collect the rubbish.) Zengwe iri rakatyoka. (This dustpan is broken.) Amai vakakotama...
  9. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Zenze

    In the Shona language (or Chivanhu) zenze, meaning mane, is like the thick, fluffy hair that grows around a lion's neck. Example sentences for zenze Shumba hono dzine zenze, asi shumba hadzi hadzina. (Male lions have a mane, but female lions don't.) Zenze reshumba iri rakakura zvikuru...
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    How do you know your mix has phase issues?

    How do you know if your mix has phase issues? Is it possible to do one stereo recording and two mics?
  11. W

    How do I set the PreSonus Studio one to 3/4?

    How do I set the PreSonus Studio one to 3/4? I've only used 4/4 before.
  12. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Zera

    In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zera means a group of people about the same age. It's like saying "generation" or "age group" in English. Example sentences for zera Vana vemuzera rimwe chete vanowanzonzwisisana. (Children of the same age group often understand each other.) Pane misiyano...
  13. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Zevezeve

    In the Shona language (or Chivanhu) zevezeve means to whisper. It's what you do when you speak very softly, usually to keep something private or not disturb others. Example sentences for zevezeve Musaita chizevezeve muraibhurari. (Don't whisper in the library.) Vana vakanga kuita chizevezeve...
  14. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Zeya

    In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zeya has two main meanings: Firstly, it means to chew the cud, just like a cow does when it brings food back up from its stomach to chew it again. Secondly, it can mean to spin round and round, like a top spinning or a dancer twirling. Example sentences...
  15. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Zeyeretsa

    In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zeyeretsa means to make someone feel drunk or high. It's what happens when something makes you lose your sober senses, like a strong drink or a fat blunt. Example sentences for zeyeretsa Dhobhu ravaputa rakavazeyeretsa vese vari vaviri. (The pot they...
  16. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Zeyo

    In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zeyo is a back tooth used to grind up food. These big, flat teeth are in the back of your mouth. Most people have 12 molars in total. Example sentences for zeyo Ndiri kurwadziwa nezeyo rangu rekuruboshwe. (I have pain in my left molar tooth.) Zeyo dzangu...
  17. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Zeza

    zeza (verb): To scare or make someone shake with fear. Example sentences for zeza Mwana anozeza nemheni. (The child trembles at lightning.) Murume wacho akatanga kuzeza pakabvunzwa mibvunzo yakaoma. (The man began to tremble when difficult questions were asked.) Vasikana vakange vachizeza...
  18. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Zhamba

    Chamba (verb): To yell, or cry out loud when hurt or in pain. Example sentences for zhamba Musikana akazhamba mushure mekudonha kubva pabhasikoro. (The girl cried out after falling off her bicycle.) Ambuya vakazhamba nemarwadzo egumbo. (Grandmother yelled from leg pain.) Imbwa yakarumwa...
  19. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    G minor scale: natural, harmonic and melodic

    The natural G minor scale follows a pattern of whole steps (tones) and half steps (semitones). The sequence is: Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole The notes in the natural G minor scale are: G, A, B♭, C, D, E♭, F, G This scale uses the same notes when going up and down Harmonic G...
  20. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Zhangandira

    In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), zhangandira is to talk or act excitedly, often while moving around or using big hand motions. Think of a kid who can't wait to tell their friends about their birthday party. Example sentences for zhangandira Mwana akamhanya achiuya kumba achizhangandira...
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