Why Do Some People Have 'Rich' Voices?

Rich voices feel full and powerful, like a big drum. This happens when the sound from your vocal cords bounces around inside your head, especially in your nose and mouth. It’s kind of like how sound feels bigger in a cathedral than in a small room.

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  1. A person's voice sounds like it comes from a cathedral if their head has lots of room for sound to bounce around in.
  2. Imagine speaking into a large empty room, your voice would feel bigger and richer.
  3. When you say 'hello' with a full chest, the sound feels powerful because it's bouncing around inside you.

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