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Closed Reed Basics / Learning Fawn Distress.
The closed reed predator call is the easiest mouth call for beginners to learn. At least one model or another is available at most outdoor retail outlets and many more models, including customs are available online.
Call bodies can be made out of a variety of materials from plastics and woods to antler, ivory and more. While the bodies can vary greatly, they all have one thing in common. The reed. Reeds are typically made of a thin piece of stainless, brass or plastic. Air pressure causes the reed to vibrate and create sound. Various components can come into play like back pressure, reed material, reed tuning, call body composition and hand movements to create the desired sounds.
The reeds can be placed directly in the mouthpiece, deep in the body or near the bell of the call. In the photo below you will notice the reed in the bell portion of the plastic production call. In the custom call it is directly in the mouthpiece.
The reeds are kept in place with a reed sleeve, which can be molded, glued or friction fit into the call body. The reed may be fully inserted into the sleeve or only partially inserted.
To start calling you will want to hold the call between your thumb and first finger. To create a fawn distress sound you will want to cup your fingers over the end of the call.
Exhale a sharp breath from your diaphragm while making a “wah” sound. In the middle of the of the exhale open your last two or three fingers to allow for a definition in the sound and more volume.
Don’t expect to get it right the first time. It takes practice to control your diaphragm, lung pressure and hand. Continue making this single sound while learning how little or how much air pressure your call needs to make the proper sound. You will also want to practice opening and closing your hand to understand how it affects the tone and volume of your call.
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