Category Archives: SKF Blog

Technique is Expressing What’s on Your Mind

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A DrumForum.org member recently posted a video by a champion rudimental drummer demonstrating five, I think, famous rudimental drum solos, including “The Downfall of Paris.” The drummer was marvelous. Watching and hearing his relaxed hands-wrists-arms-shoulders produce super clean, … Continue reading →

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Neighbor Fred’s ‘Ludwig Universal Model’ Snare Drum

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Earlier this week I was outside in my driveway opening a 40-pound bag of black oil sunflower seeds to refill the bird-feeder hanging almost empty in the nearby lilac bush. Coming up the road behind me I heard … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart – My Writing Apprenticeship

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Neil Peart is perhaps as respected as writer — lyrics and books — as much as he is respected as a drummer. Six or seven years ago, while packing all my “things” to move out of the house … Continue reading →

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Ahmad Jamal Trio 1958 – That Was a Rhythm Section

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Ahmad Jamal (piano), Israel Crosby (bass), and Vernell Fournier (drums). Man, that was a trio, a rhythm section. In the past, many years ago, I had an idea to write a magazine article about the Great Jazz Rhythm … Continue reading →

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Drummer Shortcomings Lead to Innovations Pt 2 – Roy Haynes

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Yesterday, 9/22/20, I wrote about Kenny Clarke’s frustration trying to play left handed snare accents while crossing his right arm over-and-above his left while keeping time on his hi-hat. His frustration was the catalyst for Clarke’s experimenting with … Continue reading →

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