Tuning a Duck Call – Graphic Organizer
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Introduction:
This graphic organizer breaks down a problem looked in week #2. I had been having trouble with duck calling and found out that they were out of tune, so I had to go about researching and tuning the calls. This graphic organizer starts with the Original Issue and goes through problem solving methods and ends up with a Final Solution.
Key facts:
After much research, I was able to come to these final conclusions and instructions by following the creative thinking process for tuning a call. At the end of the day, I was surprised to find out that it is my personal preference and air pressure I put into the call that makes it work.
This will help each person learn their own air pressure, and give you the benefit of strengthening your knowledge on how a call works.

There are two main parts of the call, the insert and barrel. The barrel is the top of the call. It is usually outfitted with a brass or aluminum band.

The insert is the piece that your hand is placed on while blowing the call. It slides into the barrel of the call. Once disassembled, you will notice the tone board has thin white sheets on it, known as reeds. These are the "tongue" of the duck call, and we will further discuss these later on. The reed lies on the tone board where the cork or wedge holds the reed in place. This is referred to as the cork slot.

Different people tune calls for different reasons. Some may have a cracked reed, or have a permanent bend in it. Others will find there cork has dried out or shrunk so that it can't hold the reed solid against the tone board any longer. Comp callers run into this problem allot. You may be just be curious to see what a call sounds like with a different setup, or the pressure doesn't fit you properly. Whatever the reason these steps should help you with successfully tune your