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Title: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: topnotch on November 28, 2020, 09:53:33 PM
Is there any good books or YouTube's to get started on how to call with a trumpet call ?
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: USMC0331 on November 28, 2020, 09:57:12 PM
Del Crow  has sound file I'm the sound file section.

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Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on November 29, 2020, 08:07:26 AM
I've always found this Ralph Permar video helpful, and if you're looking to buy a suction call to get started his improved Jordans will kill birds all day long. At $60 they're one of the best deals in call making. https://youtu.be/uZV7gXiYVq4


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Title: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on November 29, 2020, 08:10:28 AM
The three Marlin Watkins videos are also very good. Here's the first: https://youtu.be/momZ825uunU


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Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: topnotch on November 29, 2020, 12:04:07 PM
Thanks , that is exactly what I'm needing.
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: EZ on November 29, 2020, 12:37:01 PM
Quote from: ChesterCopperpot on November 29, 2020, 08:10:28 AM
The three Marlin Watkins videos are also very good. Here's the first: https://youtu.be/momZ825uunU


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I think Marlin explains technique very well in the first video. Definitely a great starting point!!
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: wchadw on November 29, 2020, 06:46:40 PM
This video helped me. I watched crow, marlins etc but this one simplified it for me

https://youtu.be/HYCwEsoZUts


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Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: davisd9 on November 29, 2020, 07:20:43 PM
Make sure that whoever you take advice from actually knows what they are talking about.
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: tal on November 29, 2020, 09:05:23 PM
Quote from: davisd9 on November 29, 2020, 07:20:43 PM
Make sure that whoever you take advice from actually knows what they are talking about.
:laugh: Very true. Good tips above
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: Terry on November 30, 2020, 07:41:31 PM
Practice, practice, practice


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Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: misfire on December 01, 2020, 09:32:53 AM
I see a lot of people who try drawing way too much air through the call, thinking that it will get louder like a mouth call. That is not where volume comes from in a suction yelper of any kind. What I like to tell a beginner is, imagine you are drinking scalding hot coffee through a coffee stirrer. If you draw too much too quickly, you will burn your mouth. But, if you draw slowly through the straw, you will not get burned. That will give you the proper amount of air needed to produce turkey sounds. Also, you need to play around with the mouthpiece in relation to where you place it on your lips. Some people have thin lips, some fat. I prefer to run my trumpets just off center where my lips are thickest. Also playing around with the depth of the lipstop until you find that happy medium. Then, practice, practice, practice
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: nitro on December 01, 2020, 04:52:35 PM
Who do you recommend ??
Quote from: davisd9 on November 29, 2020, 07:20:43 PM
Make sure that whoever you take advice from actually knows what they are talking about.
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: davisd9 on December 01, 2020, 05:46:11 PM
Quote from: nitro on December 01, 2020, 04:52:35 PM
Who do you recommend ??
Quote from: davisd9 on November 29, 2020, 07:20:43 PM
Make sure that whoever you take advice from actually knows what they are talking about.

I have been fortunate to have some tips/help from a couple builders that run one well. If you want specific names send me a PM.
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: nitro on December 01, 2020, 06:32:38 PM
Why don't you share the intel here? Not like it's some secret. It's three things-

A GOOD call

A lot of practice

A lot of dedication.

Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: davisd9 on December 01, 2020, 06:39:49 PM
Quote from: nitro on December 01, 2020, 06:32:38 PM
Why don't you share the intel here? Not like it's some secret. It's three things-

A GOOD call

A lot of practice

A lot of dedication.

Some people do not mind helping some people but do not want everyone contacting them or their name all out on a public forum. There are lots of people out there that can help, but like I said originally make sure it is someone that knows what they are talking about.

You are very right though, no matter who is giving tips it will not matter if you do not do the three things you have listed.
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: paboxcall on December 01, 2020, 07:01:01 PM
Quote from: nitro on December 01, 2020, 06:32:38 PM
It's three things-

A GOOD call

A lot of practice

A lot of dedication.

:agreed:

Best advice given to me long ago was heavy on Nitro's first point - start with ONE GOOD call. Master that one call before buying a whole bunch of different yelpers from different makers. That should shorten the learning curve.
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: tal on December 01, 2020, 07:34:58 PM


:agreed:

Best advice given to me long ago was heavy on Nitro's first point - start with ONE GOOD call. Master that one call before buying a whole bunch of different yelpers from different makers. That should shorten the learning curve.
[/quote] That's good advice for many calls. Tubes, diaphragms, pots, Cost's, or Turpin's
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: Chris O on December 18, 2020, 07:22:36 PM
Quote from: paboxcall on December 01, 2020, 07:01:01 PM
Quote from: nitro on December 01, 2020, 06:32:38 PM
It's three things-

A GOOD call

A lot of practice

A lot of dedication.

:agreed:

Best advice given to me long ago was heavy on Nitro's first point - start with ONE GOOD call. Master that one call before buying a whole bunch of different yelpers from different makers. That should shorten the learning curve.
Now you tell me Paboxcall !!!!! I could have saved a fortune and I know it would have shortened my learning process. I started with quality calls I just purchased too many very quickly. This is very good advice just start with one...I do love all my calls though and really enjoy them. I have cut back on buying but I still get the urge to want to try all of the makers.


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Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: paboxcall on December 18, 2020, 07:32:59 PM
Quote from: Chris O on December 18, 2020, 07:22:36 PM
Quote from: paboxcall on December 01, 2020, 07:01:01 PM
Quote from: nitro on December 01, 2020, 06:32:38 PM
It's three things-

A GOOD call

A lot of practice

A lot of dedication.

:agreed:

Best advice given to me long ago was heavy on Nitro's first point - start with ONE GOOD call. Master that one call before buying a whole bunch of different yelpers from different makers. That should shorten the learning curve.
Now you tell me Paboxcall !!!!! I could have saved a fortune and I know it would have shortened my learning process. I started with quality calls I just purchased too many very quickly. This is very good advice just start with one...I do love all my calls though and really enjoy them. I have cut back on buying but I still get the urge to want to try all of the makers.


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LOL. Here's what he asked - do I want to collect trumpets, or hunt with a trumpet? So I put them all down, and dedicated myself to learn on just one good call.
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: Bedge7767 on December 18, 2020, 07:35:49 PM
Quote from: paboxcall on December 18, 2020, 07:32:59 PM
Quote from: Chris O on December 18, 2020, 07:22:36 PM
Quote from: paboxcall on December 01, 2020, 07:01:01 PM
Quote from: nitro on December 01, 2020, 06:32:38 PM
It's three things-

A GOOD call

A lot of practice

A lot of dedication.

:agreed:

Best advice given to me long ago was heavy on Nitro's first point - start with ONE GOOD call. Master that one call before buying a whole bunch of different yelpers from different makers. That should shorten the learning curve.
Now you tell me Paboxcall !!!!! I could have saved a fortune and I know it would have shortened my learning process. I started with quality calls I just purchased too many very quickly. This is very good advice just start with one...I do love all my calls though and really enjoy them. I have cut back on buying but I still get the urge to want to try all of the makers.


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LOL. Here's what he asked - do I want to collect trumpets, or hunt with a trumpet? So I put them all down, and dedicated myself to learn on just one good call.
I like to collect.  :z-guntootsmiley:
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: Chris O on December 18, 2020, 07:37:15 PM
Quote from: paboxcall on December 18, 2020, 07:32:59 PM
Quote from: Chris O on December 18, 2020, 07:22:36 PM
Quote from: paboxcall on December 01, 2020, 07:01:01 PM
Quote from: nitro on December 01, 2020, 06:32:38 PM
It's three things-

A GOOD call

A lot of practice

A lot of dedication.

:agreed:

Best advice given to me long ago was heavy on Nitro's first point - start with ONE GOOD call. Master that one call before buying a whole bunch of different yelpers from different makers. That should shorten the learning curve.
Now you tell me Paboxcall !!!!! I could have saved a fortune and I know it would have shortened my learning process. I started with quality calls I just purchased too many very quickly. This is very good advice just start with one...I do love all my calls though and really enjoy them. I have cut back on buying but I still get the urge to want to try all of the makers.


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LOL. Here's what he asked - do I want to collect trumpets, or hunt with a trumpet? So I put them all down, and dedicated myself to learn on just one good call.
Smart man!!! Sometime when you are bored, I would love to hear you play that Austy Bott adjustable trumpet. Getting closer to the time I start bugging you again!!!
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: paboxcall on December 18, 2020, 09:07:59 PM
Quote from: Chris O on December 18, 2020, 07:37:15 PM
Quote from: paboxcall on December 18, 2020, 07:32:59 PM
Quote from: Chris O on December 18, 2020, 07:22:36 PM
Quote from: paboxcall on December 01, 2020, 07:01:01 PM
Quote from: nitro on December 01, 2020, 06:32:38 PM
It's three things-

A GOOD call

A lot of practice

A lot of dedication.

:agreed:

Best advice given to me long ago was heavy on Nitro's first point - start with ONE GOOD call. Master that one call before buying a whole bunch of different yelpers from different makers. That should shorten the learning curve.
Now you tell me Paboxcall !!!!! I could have saved a fortune and I know it would have shortened my learning process. I started with quality calls I just purchased too many very quickly. This is very good advice just start with one...I do love all my calls though and really enjoy them. I have cut back on buying but I still get the urge to want to try all of the makers.


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LOL. Here's what he asked - do I want to collect trumpets, or hunt with a trumpet? So I put them all down, and dedicated myself to learn on just one good call.
Smart man!!! Sometime when you are bored, I would love to hear you play that Austy Bott adjustable trumpet. Getting closer to the time I start bugging you again!!!

Was running it yesterday a good bit. Next time I'm messing with it I'll give you a ring. If you don't answer I'll leave a yelping voice message.
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: paboxcall on December 18, 2020, 09:13:26 PM
Quote from: Bedge7767 on December 18, 2020, 07:35:49 PM

I like to collect.  :z-guntootsmiley:

I collected for a long time too, but now I gather only what I will hunt, which is my Bott adjustable and Permar .45.
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: davisd9 on December 18, 2020, 09:16:34 PM
Quote from: paboxcall on December 18, 2020, 09:13:26 PM
Quote from: Bedge7767 on December 18, 2020, 07:35:49 PM

I like to collect.  :z-guntootsmiley:

I collected for a long time too, but now I gather only what I will hunt, which is my Bott adjustable and Permar .45.

I do both, if I own it then it will go to the woods.
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: EZ on December 19, 2020, 07:50:33 AM
Quote from: davisd9 on December 01, 2020, 06:39:49 PM
Quote from: nitro on December 01, 2020, 06:32:38 PM
Why don't you share the intel here? Not like it's some secret. It's three things-

A GOOD call

A lot of practice

A lot of dedication.

Some people do not mind helping some people but do not want everyone contacting them or their name all out on a public forum. There are lots of people out there that can help, but like I said originally make sure it is someone that knows what they are talking about.

You are very right though, no matter who is giving tips it will not matter if you do not do the three things you have listed.

I actually enjoy helping folks get started on any type of yelpers, not just my own. It's a little harder doing it over the phone, but most people only need a push in the right direction and they start to get it pretty good.
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: davisd9 on December 19, 2020, 02:14:47 PM
Quote from: EZ on December 19, 2020, 07:50:33 AM
Quote from: davisd9 on December 01, 2020, 06:39:49 PM
Quote from: nitro on December 01, 2020, 06:32:38 PM
Why don't you share the intel here? Not like it's some secret. It's three things-

A GOOD call

A lot of practice

A lot of dedication.

Some people do not mind helping some people but do not want everyone contacting them or their name all out on a public forum. There are lots of people out there that can help, but like I said originally make sure it is someone that knows what they are talking about.

You are very right though, no matter who is giving tips it will not matter if you do not do the three things you have listed.

I actually enjoy helping folks get started on any type of yelpers, not just my own. It's a little harder doing it over the phone, but most people only need a push in the right direction and they start to get it pretty good.

I agree. If someone feels I know enough to help them then I will do whatever I can to help them, they may come away disappointed though. Lol
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: Sir-diealot on December 19, 2020, 04:02:45 PM
Here is a list with several videos I have saved on Youtube to try to help me improve, they are not all trumpet/yelper/wingbone related but all seem to be good videos. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbF6qMoJbTLzkdmzIrqSSxeTkJKKmXVg8
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: golfernash on February 18, 2021, 03:52:43 PM
Great info
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: wbyman on February 20, 2021, 12:35:49 AM
I got some advice that was hard to follow but I finally listened and it forced me to commit. I would take my trumpet hang it around my neck and us a mouth call because I had confidence in it. Then I was told to leave everything at home and just take my trumpet in the woods. It did work for me, but advice is a funny thing...
Good luck! Practice a lot and record yourself some.
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: ol bob on February 20, 2021, 08:54:50 AM
Practice calling as soft as you can, most try way to hard when they are starting out. If it hurts your trying to hard. It take very little air to run a trumpet.
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: hpo on February 20, 2021, 01:18:52 PM
practice with a coffee stirrer and transition to a trumpet. if you can make turkey sounds on a stirrer you can play a trumpet. Plus a stirrer costs you nothing.
Title: Re: Best advice for trumpet novice caller
Post by: Terry on February 20, 2021, 02:59:32 PM
Listen to real hens, practice, listen, practice, practice, listen, practice, listen, listen, practice practice, practice, listen, practice


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