Rake-and-scrape raking the saw while playing music and he said it was Rake and Scrape although he claims that the people were already calling it that. Goombay music which is the original term used for Rake and Scrape in the Bahamas dates back to the 19th century where you had many bands playing many instruments together creating various sounds of early Goombay music. These instruments included the Banjo, Drums, Fife, Tambourines, Guitar, Wash Tubs, and Harmonicas and possibly even the Hand saw in certain settlements. It wasn't until the mid 20th century that the use of the Accordion, Goombay Drums, and
Heel-toe technique as it allows for Drum rudiments to be played with the feet. When mastered, drummers can use the method to play complex patterns in the same manner as the hands in addition to rolling the bass drum. The limited volume is due to muscle fatigue if the knee and upper leg are not used to power the second stroke. Often this will cause cramp. It takes years of deliberate practice to develop the muscles needed to even out the volume. Heel-toe technique Heel-toe technique is a foot technique that drummers use to be able to play single strokes or double