arkansasbowhunter,

Like barefoot and Mr L.said. Be sure and chalk both the striker and the call. Hold the call on the ends, not in the center, that would muffle any sound. Try both sides of the striker, each side will produce a slightly different sound from the call. I hold the call between my thumb and first or middle finger in my left hand and the striker is held the same in my right hand (reverse if left handed). The angle and force you use on the striker will produce and change the sound of the call.

Good Luck and Good Hunting
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