But if you wanted to take onomatopoeia a step further you could alter the word, or even make up a new word, to describe the sound. For example, say you have a very specific idea of what that sound is, so instead of saying that the gravelcrunched, maybe you make up a word that, w...
Posted on October 15, 2024 by writewyattuk Thrill Me: The Undertones in live action at Hangar 34, Liverpool. Photo: Steve Watson It’s always so good to catch The Undertones live, with last Thursday night no exception… exceptional as they always are. What’s more, this marked my off...
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As a prospective member of this community, reflect on how your lived experiences will impact the conversations you will have in the classroom, the dining hall or other campus spaces. What lessons have you learned in life thus far? What will your classmates learn from you? In short, how has...
This unremarkable film is set in a record store in the 1990s. No one is tattooed, no one has phones, and the black customers have been locked outdoors. The 15 songs on the soundtrack are mostly easy-listening alt rock, with a few heart-pounders by obscure acts: “Here It Comes Again...
play a virtual instrument during playback on the computer keyboard. Click in the bottom on the "Keyboard" button to activate the onscreen keyboard. Use the top row of keys on your computer keyboard to play. A piano sound is preset, but you can select any other instrumental sound you wish...
On the topic of cool MIDI tricks, you can also half or double the length of a MIDI phrase by pressing:2or*2in the same view. Sometimes things sound better slower (or faster). Original :2 Tip 22: Change Preview Output There’s a little dark blue volume slider next to the master volu...
You might want to use a kick drum or a metronome when working on the rhythm for your melody. Here’s how mine sounds so far: 3. Draw a Contour Now that the rhythm is nailed, it’s time to start sketching the outline of the melody. This is where you have to think! I like to ...
“I was thinking about renting a rowboat,” Vladimir said.“On one of the lakes.” “Oh,Vladimir,that sounds wonderful! I’ve never gonerowingbefore.” That doesn’t mean all your dialogue has to be choppy—just cut the dead wood. ...