I IV V is the most common chord progression, which is a major chord progression, just like in Makossa and highlife. The keyboardist supports the rhythm guitarist and bass guitarist; the genre leans more toward guitar and drumming. The rhythm guitar and the drummer are supported by the bass guitar. Because there are no other percussion instruments in the opening, the guitarist is the main subject. The drum is also full of rhythms.
Sungura (meaning "Rabbit" in Shona) is a fusion of traditional Zimbabwean music, Congolese rumba, and Western influences such as rock and pop. Just as the name depicts in Shona, the genre's music style and dance are agile and very lively. The instruments that feature in the Sungura genre include bass, drums, guitars, and traditional Zimbabwean instruments - mbira and hosho (shakers).
Influenced By: Congolese Rumba
The lead singer sings with a melodic backup singer, and Support singers perform in chorus.
The whole musical composition are usually built around the chords I IV V.
Light, There aren't many instruments; the guitar and drums are at the front, while the other instruments play in support.
Sungura typically begins with the guitar, then the percussion, the main vocalist, who is joined by the bass guitar and pianist. Following 3/4 bars, the drummer rolls but concentrates more on the hi-hat rhythm. Additionally, he allows the guitarist to take a solo while still allowing the supporting singers to perform.