The Music Masters Discount Electronics MORE! You are looking at... Item: Pair 10 inch Wood Claves High-Quality Percussion Instrument Latin Folk Hand Clave Sticks Condition: New Specifications: * One Pair Wooden Clave Sticks * High-Quality Percussion Instrument * Natural Finish * 10 inch Length Comments: This is nice high-quality set of 10 inch natural wood claves. It is an inexpensive instrument that should be part of any percussionists collection. It is also a valuable addition for most bands and studios enabling them to provide a unique sound and beats. What are claves? Claves are hand percussion instruments made from cylindrical hardwood sticks. Claves are musical instruments that produce sound via the striking vibration of the instrument. Claves provide a foundational rhythmic sound to Latin, African, Brazilian, Cubano, Rumba, and Salsa beats. Claves also have a place in American music, most notably in Latin jazz. How do you play claves? You can play a pair of claves by grasping one in each hand and striking one against the other. Percussion players hold one in their dominant hand like a drumstick, and the other lightly between the thumb and fingertips of the other hand. Your grip should be firm enough to hold steady but light enough to allow some degree of resonance. Some percussion ensembles have a dedicated clave player, however many percussionists include claves as part of a larger collection of instruments. Thanks for checking out one of our items! Please take the time to look at everything we have up for sale and check back often. You never know what you will find. We can best be described as an "Old School" stereo shop and electronics store with a modern twist. In business for 30+ years! We always guarantee your satisfaction and promptly take care of our customers. Shipping Handling for this item is FREE everywhere in the United States. For international shipping not listed contact us for approval and a shipping quote before making your purchase. Thanks again for looking and as always your business is appreciated!