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    I'm Yona Marie (A.K.A Rachel Marie), a musician and recording artist from the Washington, DC area. Sign Up as a fan to stream and download my songs for free! I currently work as a studio singer, sound producer, and songwriter for musicians, artists, and businesses in need of some creative expertise. Contact Me if you are a potential client looking for help with your upcoming project!

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  • Recent Creator Tools
    High Five Sound Effect - Powerful High Five
    High Five Sound Effect - Powerful High Five Ah Sound Effects Jingles

    Sound effect of a high five

    Recorded with AT4040 microphone

    Download free at https://yonamariemusic.com/sound-effects
     
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    Arguing Sound Effect - Argument At Fast Food Restuarant
    Arguing Sound Effect - Argument At Fast Food Restuarant Argument Sound Effect sfx

    Sound effect of an argument at a food store

    Recorded with AT4040 microphone

    Download free at https://yonamariemusic.com/sound-effects
     
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    Correct Sound Effect - Correct Bell Ring
    Correct Sound Effect - Correct Bell Ring Correct Sound Effects sfx

    Sound effect of a correct answer 

    Recorded with AT4040 microphone

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    Sizzling Sound Effect - Bacon Cooking
    Sizzling Sound Effect - Bacon Cooking Sizzling Sound Effects sfx

    Sound effect of food sizzling on a stove

    Recorded with AT4040 microphone

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    Kick Sound Effect - Loud Kick Noise
    Kick Sound Effect - Loud Kick Noise Kick Sound Effects sfx

    Sound effect of a loud kick

    Recorded with AT4040 microphone

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  • Recent Blogs
    What Is A Tonic Note?
    What Is A Tonic Note?
    Tuesday August 10 2021, 4:12 PM
    What Does Tonic Note Mean In Music? The tonic note is the first note, or the home note, in any scale or key. Each scale has eight unique notes, and the last note is also the tonic note, an octave above the first note.  In solfege , the...
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    Circle Of Thirds - Is It A Thing?
    Circle Of Thirds - Is It A Thing?
    Monday August 9 2021, 4:42 PM
    The Cycle Of Major And Minor Thirds While you don't often hear about the "circle of thirds", some musicians regularly refer to a "cycle of thirds". A cycle of thirds that includes all minor intervals can be seen in the diagram below. Each...
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    What Does It Mean To Cover A Song?
    What Does It Mean To Cover A Song?
    Sunday August 8 2021, 2:21 PM
    What Is A Cover For A Song? To make a cover of a song means making your own interpretation of a song. While people in all genres and styles sing tunes created by someone else, a cover means that you have created a version that gives the...
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    The Post-Chorus: An Underrated Song Element
    The Post-Chorus: An Underrated Song Element
    Saturday August 7 2021, 12:24 PM
    What Is A Post-Chorus? Many people are familiar with a chorus, a verse, a bridge , and even a pre-chorus, but not many people talk about the post-chorus. Some people use post-choruses without realizing it, just considering it a second part...
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    What Makes A Good Song?
    What Makes A Good Song?
    Friday August 6 2021, 4:09 PM
    What Are The Qualities Of A Good Song? While music is a very subjective experience, thousands of songs are undisputedly good. A good song doesn’t need to be a hit single. Good music can be found on albums as bonus tracks, on SoundCloud from...
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