I can not get a good purr out of a mouth call. I have tried a few kinds and it just does not sound good. What are your tips on making the purr sound? I can yelp and cut. Thanks.
I get the back of my mouth (soft palate?) to vibrate as I huff air over the call. It makes a much more realistic sounding purr to me than trying to flutter my lips. Try growling like a dog and start to blow air out of your mouth while keeping that vibration.....that will give you a starting point to the technique
I flutter my tongue so to speak works good for me
Without a call put the tip of your tongue against the roof of your mouth about a half inch or so behind the front teeth. Hold lips loosely together and force air out with a T. Tongue will wind up behind front teeth.
Practice short bursts. Later keep lips together as you repeat. Later put a call in there and see if a purr comes out.
Send LX_Trkyhntr a PM. He helped me figure it out in no time through a PM or two. He told me to growl like Roy Orbison did in the song "Pretty Woman" and apply it to the call. It certainly made sense to me. It does take some practicing but if you can roll that growl then you can certainly purr on a mouth call.
Quote from: JBIRD22 on February 21, 2011, 10:55:30 PM
Send LX_Trkyhntr a PM. He helped me figure it out in no time through a PM or two. He told me to growl like Roy Orbison did in the song "Pretty Woman" and apply it to the call. It certainly made sense to me. It does take some practicing but if you can roll that growl then you can certainly purr on a mouth call.
X2 on LX_Trkyhntr.....a real standup guy and awesome caller. Now if he could teach me to gobble like he does!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOX3cgUoIi4
TRKYHTR
Quote from: OLE RASPY on February 21, 2011, 09:52:04 PM
I flutter my tongue so to speak works good for me
x2 :icon_thumright: It works for me too! Just flutter your tongue. It works good and sounds good too!!
That's a great video Joe. I personally use the fluttering of the tongue.
Quote from: TRKYHTR on February 22, 2011, 12:00:42 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOX3cgUoIi4
TRKYHTR
this is Gold!!! Joe can teach anyone how to get purrrrrrfect purrs from a mouth call :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:
I usually carry a kitten in my vest.
Quote from: FttFttVroom! on February 21, 2011, 10:58:25 PM
Quote from: JBIRD22 on February 21, 2011, 10:55:30 PM
Send LX_Trkyhntr a PM. He helped me figure it out in no time through a PM or two. He told me to growl like Roy Orbison did in the song "Pretty Woman" and apply it to the call. It certainly made sense to me. It does take some practicing but if you can roll that growl then you can certainly purr on a mouth call.
X2 on LX_Trkyhntr.....a real standup guy and awesome caller. Now if he could teach me to gobble like he does!
:agreed:
Quote from: gatrapper on February 22, 2011, 07:34:43 AM
I usually carry a kitten in my vest.
:TooFunny: :you_rock:
The Youtube video really helped my last year. It brought in a few birds too.
Quote from: FttFttVroom! on February 21, 2011, 09:50:18 PM
Try growling like a dog and start to blow air out of your mouth while keeping that vibration.....that will give you a starting point to the technique
works great for me
The best purr sound comes from your throat. Think of it like you are "clearing your throat." However, the main thing is you will never get a good purr out of a call that isn't capable. I have found that two reed batwings do the best job. Overall, you want a call with light reeds to get that good rollover.
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Thanks for the Site I agree I liked the 3rd one with the throat, I am watching it Over and Over, as I tying to Get it down, But I think I need a More Raspy Mouth Call....
Hoot
Great video. I use the Gargle method
No you'll probably find its the opposite of what you think. You probably want a lighter reed, lighter tension call that isn't as raspy.
Quote from: TRKYHTR on February 22, 2011, 12:00:42 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOX3cgUoIi4
TRKYHTR
Joe is DA MAN!!! :happy0064: :z-winnersmiley: :happy0064:
I have been working on my Purrs with a Mouth call (Hooks) and I am so new to Mouth Calls. But after watching a Video from Primos, they had 2 guys doing it, One would roll his Tongue and the other would use his throat and it sounded alot better. But like Wil said some people cant do it with there throat. I need to get a Good Instructional dvd before I start praticing bad Habits. I have been working with a Mouth Call for just a few months, and can do some of the Calls, But what is that site I hear some guys talk about on here I think on Thursdays where you can get help?
Hoot
It's called tokbox.com. We will try to do another one this Thursday. We missed last week.
TRKYHTR
Whata bout tokbox are ya'll gona get together on it today
swampy we did get on tokbox. Sign in to tokbox and then add me as a friend Joe Slaton. Then when we are supposed to be on just click on my name and start a video conference. I'll be in MS next Thursday so I wont be able to be there on Thursday. We might be able to get on Tuesday.
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Joe, Tuesday would be Good for me. I need some help, So I am going to download Tokbox, and add your Name? Thanks Looking forward to meeting you and your Help....
Hoot
I put the tip of my tongue on latex and use throat. Kind of like I am girgiling mouth wash. I think it sound good. But most of those American Idol Contestants think they sound good too. My momma said it sounded good.