Meinl Percussion Classic Hardwood Claves - for Live, Studio and Classrooms, 2-YEAR WARRANTY (CL1HW)

The MEINL Classic Hardwood Claves are the most common claves, producing the classic cutting sound with just the right amount of resonance. These solid hardwood instruments deliver a bright, pleasant tone that is fitting for any style of music and any musician, professional or beginner. They are vital for any percussionist and work perfectly for any musician on stage looking to add percussion to their music. Music educators will benefit highly from having Meinl claves in their classes as young students often find them fun and easy to play.

For drummers, learning clave patterns that originate in African and Latin music is a great way to learn, understand, and apply poly rhythmic patterns to the drum kit. Enhance your sound with the Classic Hardwood Claves from Meinl! These claves can be played by anyone, regardless of skill, and their bright wood tone cuts through music nicely without blaring "clack" sounds.

The naturally musical tone of the Meinl Classic Claves can instantly change the feel of your music, even if you're not sure how to play them. Add them to songs live or in the studio. One big reason these claves are so popular is their identical shape and weight, resulting in a practically no learning curve; just hold them with a loose grip to let the wood resonate as you strike them together.

The claves are made of solid, quality hardwood with consistent grain and color to get a bright pop effect. The durable finish seals the wood while letting it respond fully. Meinl Classic Claves are multi-use; they can be played in traditional Cuban and Afro-Latin music, contemporary styles, drum circles, and they're perfect in classrooms to teach students about rhythm.

Sold in pairs, the claves measure 8" long x 1" wide and weigh about 2 ounces each, making them the perfect size for most settings. There's no limit on where these claves will fit, and you just need a loose grip to get a great natural wood tone. They're easy to jam with, and their smooth finish is designed to last.

Meinl is a family-owned musical instrument manufacturer and brand established in 1951 in Germany. Their expert German designers have deep relationships with their builders to ensure the delivery of the absolute finest quality instruments.

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