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About Claves
If you're looking for a simple and affordable percussion instrument to complement your sound, you'll love Sweetwater's selection of clave instruments. Claves are easy to play and add a particular mood to your music. If you're looking to stand out and make a percussive impact, a clave is the instrument to do it. And if you're not sure which of our claves to get, we're here to help!
Wood Claves vs. Fiberglass Claves
Claves look deceptively simple. They consist of a pair of rhythm sticks (dowels) you strike together to produce a quick, woody, chirping sound. Sweetwater carries an array of claves suited to various needs. Traditionally, claves are made from wood, but you will also find fiberglass and plastic claves. If you prefer a warmer sound, grab one of our wooden claves, whereas if you prefer a more aggressive sound, claves made of plastic or fiberglass are a better choice.
Clave Rhythms in World Music
Do you play Cuban or some other kind of Latin music? Claves are a staple of Cuban sounds, helping you establish a repeating rhythm throughout your pieces. They are also popular in African and Brazilian music, and even some rock recordings. Claves can complement any genre of music if you want them to. Our classic claves work with all kinds of music, but we especially recommend our Latin claves for Latin rhythms. They're made from granadilla wood and offer amazing tones.
Claves for Percussionists of All Ages!
Want to learn percussion? Claves are a wonderful teaching tool for beginning drummers. And we offer claves in one-size-fits-all dimensions, so even children can play them.
Do you play live? Our claves are designed to be able to cut through noise at live events. Grab one of these and you can be sure your audience will hear the full richness of your sound! You can also use claves in recording sessions at your studio. Their rich tone makes a great background for various styles!
Clave Percussion Packs for Studios to Classrooms
How about a percussion bundle? We've curated percussion instrument packs that include shakers, clave instruments, and even a foot tambourine! These packs are amazing for both beginners and professionals, studios and live gigs, and offer you great versatility while playing and creating your sound. The tambourine will free your hands up while the shaker provides smoothness to your sound, and the wooden claves will add to the rhythm. If you're looking for an all-in-one package for your salsa sound or recording needs, these percussion instrument bundles are an excellent choice.
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Why shop Claves at Sweetwater.com?
With a curated selection of Claves, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about Claves, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.
