Mouth Call Purring

[MouthCaller]

How long did it take you to learn how to do it well? I can do everything on a mouth call except gobble and purr... I've tried doing it before and I just watched some more YouTube how-to's on it I just can't do it and it frustrating!

[uarobert]

I can barely get the purr working with fluttering the front of my tongue. I've always had much better success "gargling" the back of my tongue.

[bigbird]

Roll your r's like your Mexican, that's how I do it and sometimes when I'm all worked up cuz I'm trying to get em to come a few more steps I gotta flutter my lips. I can't purr the greatest but turkey's aren't judges! Thank goodness!

[eman375]

I understand your frustration.  Some guys are just awesome.  I'm hit and miss.  I'm like you practicing to try and make purrs without having to think about it.  I even find myself trying to do it without a call so I can concentrate on what my tongue and throat are doing.  Good luck.  If you find the magic, let us know.

[MouthCaller]

The only thing I'm getting out of it is a shower of spit lol

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[Jbird22]

LX_Trkyhntr described it best for me. If you can growl like Roy Orbison in the song Pretty Woman you can purr on a mouth call. It'll take a little practice but once you get the principle you'll catch on pretty quickly.

[eman375]

Was Roy Orbison a turkey hunter?   
I just watched this You Tube video and now it makes sense.  It's gonna take some practice...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PLq0_7k1jk

[Jbird22]

 ...I never quite understood what people meant when they explained how to "gargle" purr but this made sense to me. It's certainly more realistic than the "lip flutter" purr I used to do.

[jblackburn]

I learned how to use a mouth call in 1998 and it wasn't until last year that I figured out the throat purr.  I could do the lip flutter, but didn't like it.  I always purred with my natural voice.  I'm still trying to get better at it.  I have found I purr best on ghost cuts and two reed v cuts, although the Gooserbat Heckler will do a decent purr as well.

[TRKYHTR]

Here is a little video clip I did several years ago. Maybe it will help.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOX3cgUoIi4

Joe

[Woodsman4God]

Here is a little video clip I did several years ago. Maybe it will help.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOX3cgUoIi4

Joe

Thanks for posting that Joe, Helps me realize I have a lot of calling skills to learn however I am barking up the right tree.

[jblackburn]

Here is a little video clip I did several years ago. Maybe it will help.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOX3cgUoIi4

Joe

I was actually watching that yesterday before I saw this thread.  Good video!!

I have just very recently learned how to throat purr, but I am having trouble getting the "hollow" sound. Any advice?

[J Hook Max]

 Have you tried using your natural voice ? I've been using mine for about 40 years now. You can purr as soft and low as you want.

[MouthCaller]

Here is a little video clip I did several years ago. Maybe it will help.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOX3cgUoIi4

Joe

JOE! YOU THE MAN! That's the first video I've watched and actually got a purr or of my call by trying what you did... I cannot lip or tongue flutter but I get a growly low toned purr now instead of nothing... Will work on it some more and make a video when I get it down THANKS!!!

[bamagtrdude]

I've just posted an instructional YouTube lesson on purring: http://youtu.be/a6ZMyzxhOe4

I use the gargling method to purr; but, I know several guys that flutter their tongue and/or their lips, and it sounds good.  Try 'em all & see what works for you.  I prefer to purr on a slate!