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Articles from RHYTHM Magazine and other publications where Toni Cannelli has featured - articles include advice and tutorials, help for the drumming beginner and useful information for the advanced / intermediate.

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BEGINNERS GUIDE TO DRUMS - Featured in RHYTHM Magazine
Published in a series of six, broken up into individual files for you below..:
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The first part of the series, looking at everything you need to make an effective start behind the drum kit, beginning with looking at the all-important grip..

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This part deals with understanding rhythm and playing a simple beat..

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The second installment, this time our essential guide for drumming newcomers takes us shopping for a whole kit..

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Creativity on the Drumset - this part is where you find yourself getting creative on the kit for the very first time..

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This third portion deals with setting up and tuning of your drums..

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The final part of the series, where Toni imparts some very useful info about how to keep inspired and keep on learning..

(More articles and items here soon)