Man, it's easier for me to make turkey noises with just my vocal cords at this point, lol. I've got a month to learn this thing. Hopefully it's an easier instrument to learn than a guitar. Boy, my neighbors are gonna hate me.
@@lgproductions9744 Getting there. I had to get a new one because the reed got messed up on the first one (it was an old one), and I had to readjust to it, but I'm getting better. I should be good enough by turkey season.
@@Knuhg Haven't started. Ended up not being able to go opening weekend. My cousin got one, though. This coming weekend will be my first chance to get out there. I can only hunt on the weekends since the semester is still in. The anticipation is killing me.
Is the back of my tongue supposed to keep the call from falling? When I try to fit it in my mouth the call sticks to my tongue more than anything and I can’t get a single sound.
your saying to blow air over top of the call between jaw and call and on the back of the box it says air is supposed to go between your tongue and the call, which one is it?
I love this video because it gave me a method to break the years old bad habits of blowing rather than using my diaphragm. I am finally able to do soft calling!! Next challenge = purring, dang that is hard :)
1:55 ...This might be confusing to new callers. Air should not go over the call! If air is getting over top of the tape and reeds, you have a bad seal on the call. Air should go over your tongue, but underneath the call! I just don't want anyone seeing this and becoming confused trying to get air over the call.
@@kaydenglynn7068 Hi Kayden I highly suggest listening to the newest installment of the Meateater podcast. I was also struggling with getting any sound, and they had a world champion caller by the name of Preston Pittman on. He was giving one of the crew members tips and he mentioned to get the call into your mouth by saying the word “Chuck” then once you begin calling just say Ch that will cause the call to formulate a sound. It sounds nothing like a turkey but it’s a start. 😂😂😂
is the air flow supposed to go between the tongue and the call or the roof of the mouth and the call? seems like in the video you say for the air to go over the top of the call, but for me the air is going between the tongue and the call so technically the bottom of the call (where the shorter latex is). is this correct?
@@nicholaslathen633 I don't think air is supposed to go "over the top" of the call. Between the tongue and the call is what I'm doing and it's working out great
@@smitty112877 that's how I bugle with a diaphragm. And I do fine with that and my turkey calls. Im just curious if I'm making it work the wrong way haha
ok i have a few questions. Number 1; when i put the call in my mouth where should it be? Towards the front or towards the middle? If i bite down i can feel the tape between my teeth. Number 2; when i blow i feel alot of vibration from the reeds on the roof of my mouth and on my tongue, is that supposed to happen? Or am i putting too little pressure on the reeds when i blow?
You don't want to have the tape between your teeth. You'll want to move the call back so the front of the call is between your first premolars. From there you'll just have to play with it. Use the back of your tongue to apply pressure to the tape of the call. Try getting the call in the right spot and it should help.
You might need to gently bend the inner ‘frame’ of your call to better fit it into the roof of your mouth. Different people have different shapes ;) Also, can try trimming *the sides* of the call (but not the back - towards your throat). See the fist video in this series.
The reed with the cuts in it should be facing up. Also if you feel around the edge of the latex on the metal rim of the call, on the bottom of the horseshoe, you'll feel a little raised tab. That side goes down.
hey troy how can i get a free catalong my store dont have the calls year around i injoy your call better then other calls from other compannys iv whent threw and threw them away
That sounded like an elk 😂
Holy crap. You should teach everything. This was super clear and helpful.
Lol, sounds like a dog getting slammed in a car door. Got that part down.
This is THE BEST video I've seen on diaphragm calls!! Thank you!!!
Yo, if youre having trouble getting any sound at all, make sure it isnt upside down.
Man, it's easier for me to make turkey noises with just my vocal cords at this point, lol. I've got a month to learn this thing. Hopefully it's an easier instrument to learn than a guitar. Boy, my neighbors are gonna hate me.
You ever get it?
@@lgproductions9744 Getting there. I had to get a new one because the reed got messed up on the first one (it was an old one), and I had to readjust to it, but I'm getting better. I should be good enough by turkey season.
@@nmysights0185 how’s the season going
@@Knuhg Haven't started. Ended up not being able to go opening weekend. My cousin got one, though. This coming weekend will be my first chance to get out there. I can only hunt on the weekends since the semester is still in. The anticipation is killing me.
@@nmysights0185 yeah I couldn’t go opening weekend either I need to go so bad
I just bought a primos crow call. Very effective
Is the back of my tongue supposed to keep the call from falling? When I try to fit it in my mouth the call sticks to my tongue more than anything and I can’t get a single sound.
Your really helping me a lot
I’ve been trying to use a mouth call for over a year and still can’t get it
Great video. Really really good.
Thanks this helped me so much
So which side does the cut end go
your saying to blow air over top of the call between jaw and call and on the back of the box it says air is supposed to go between your tongue and the call, which one is it?
Noises begin at 3:11
Just looking for the first (higher) note in this video. He says 'hut'
I love this video because it gave me a method to break the years old bad habits of blowing rather than using my diaphragm. I am finally able to do soft calling!! Next challenge = purring, dang that is hard :)
Seems very straight forward.. But can not mak any sound... Just the air going through my mouth. Or no air at all.. I dont get it..
1:55 ...This might be confusing to new callers. Air should not go over the call! If air is getting over top of the tape and reeds, you have a bad seal on the call. Air should go over your tongue, but underneath the call! I just don't want anyone seeing this and becoming confused trying to get air over the call.
🤣🤣 I didn't have a problem with the gagreflex... I had to spit constantly
I just sound like a dying crow for some reason
Same
Even if I’m not good at it yet could I still call Turkey to me ? Will they still come in ?
ive heard some pretty bad callers call in a turkey
This is impossible to use if I would have know you needed to watch videos to learn it I would have never purchased
Wife threw mine in the trash lol
I’ve been trying to get a sound for the past week and I can’t get anything. I don’t feel the reeds vibrate or anything. I’m completely lost.
Me too brother, I can’t get shit
@@kaydenglynn7068 Hi Kayden I highly suggest listening to the newest installment of the Meateater podcast. I was also struggling with getting any sound, and they had a world champion caller by the name of Preston Pittman on. He was giving one of the crew members tips and he mentioned to get the call into your mouth by saying the word “Chuck” then once you begin calling just say Ch that will cause the call to formulate a sound. It sounds nothing like a turkey but it’s a start. 😂😂😂
@@ronaldreagan7551 thanks man much love
@@ronaldreagan7551 Yup just heard...Chuck sound changed everything
@@ronaldreagan7551 holy crap I tried that one time and finnally got a sound
Finally got it, thanks
I find myself using my bottom lip to get a sound. If I put the call further back. I can't get any sound... What gives?
is the air flow supposed to go between the tongue and the call or the roof of the mouth and the call? seems like in the video you say for the air to go over the top of the call, but for me the air is going between the tongue and the call so technically the bottom of the call (where the shorter latex is). is this correct?
Exactly what I'm trying to figure out.
@@nicholaslathen633 I don't think air is supposed to go "over the top" of the call. Between the tongue and the call is what I'm doing and it's working out great
@@smitty112877 that's how I bugle with a diaphragm. And I do fine with that and my turkey calls. Im just curious if I'm making it work the wrong way haha
@@nicholaslathen633 ya, I thought I was doing it wrong too
Hey yalls calls are good
ok i have a few questions. Number 1; when i put the call in my mouth where should it be? Towards the front or towards the middle? If i bite down i can feel the tape between my teeth. Number 2; when i blow i feel alot of vibration from the reeds on the roof of my mouth and on my tongue, is that supposed to happen? Or am i putting too little pressure on the reeds when i blow?
You don't want to have the tape between your teeth. You'll want to move the call back so the front of the call is between your first premolars. From there you'll just have to play with it. Use the back of your tongue to apply pressure to the tape of the call. Try getting the call in the right spot and it should help.
can't get a single sound
You might need to gently bend the inner ‘frame’ of your call to better fit it into the roof of your mouth. Different people have different shapes ;) Also, can try trimming *the sides* of the call (but not the back - towards your throat). See the fist video in this series.
Troy, do you position the diaphragm in the back of the roof of your mouth or in the front of the roof of your mouth?
Brent Carter front
question, i cant get that smooth of a high pitch, it is really raspy when i huff
Some calls are made to be raspy. Like an old hen!
Stupid question, which side is supposed to be up?
kesheth180 if the call has a small bump on one side, that bump goes towards your tongue
The reed with the cuts in it should be facing up. Also if you feel around the edge of the latex on the metal rim of the call, on the bottom of the horseshoe, you'll feel a little raised tab. That side goes down.
Turns out I have had it upside down, which is probably the reason i sound like a kazoo.
Which call should I get to learn on?
If I had to guess. It would be a single reed
hey troy how can i get a free catalong
my store dont have the calls year around i injoy your call better then other calls from other compannys iv whent threw and threw them away
Sounds kinda like n elk