Dennis' new book Practice Makes Perfect: Clave and Bell Pattern Exercises teaches how to play the main Clave and Bell Patterns (the 3-2 and 2-3 Son and Rumba Claves, the Tresillo, the 12 Bell Clave, the 12 Bell Short Bell, and the 12 Bell Long Bell) with one hand while playing universal rhythm patterns such as the pulse, downbeats, offbeats, syncopations, and double strokes with the other hand. It also teaches you how to sing the clave and bell patterns while playing rhythms. Great for people wanting to increase their skills and knowledge on Clave and Bell Patterns but also great for players that want to work on their independence. (This book is intended for Intermediate to Advanced players


"For anyone who’s been following Dennis' amazing Hands-On Rhythm Practice books, his latest entry— “Practice Makes Perfect: Clave and Bell Pattern Exercises” or as I refer to it “Practice Makes Perfect Kick Butt Masterpiece” —is the cherry on top of the ice cream. If you're not already an intermediate to advanced drummer, you will be by the time you finish this edition. Not just because Dennis walks you through the litany of Clave Consciousness…Not just because he includes the fundamental building blocks of the universal language of rhythm—upbeats, downbeats, shuffles, etc… BUT— Dennis will have you combine playing a clave in one hand while simultaneously playing one of those rhythmic building blocks in the other. At the same time! I call this Double Sticking. And let me tell you: it wasn’t easy for me — but my drummer’s heart loved it, and yours will too"
Arthur Hull
Village Music Circles (™)