{"product_id":"lp-lp262-lp-traditional-clave","title":"LP LP262 Traditional Clave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLP LP262 Traditional Clave\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003epair of traditional wooden claves\u003c\/strong\u003e from Latin Percussion's core LP Series, cut from solid wood for the bright, crisp crack that states the clave pattern underneath a full salsa or rumba arrangement. LP has built the reference instruments for Afro-Cuban percussion since 1964, and the traditional clave is the shape the rest of the category is measured against.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pattern the whole arrangement is counted against, from the company that defined the sound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vmi-benefit-bar\"\u003eFree shipping · Free local pickup in Miami · Financing at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClave is the rhythmic key of Afro-Cuban music. Son, rumba, salsa and their descendants are written and felt in relation to a two-bar pattern, and the claves are the instrument that states it plainly so everyone else can lock to it. That job demands an instrument that carries across a room without amplification, which is a function of wood density and of technique rather than of size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe traditional profile is a plain cylindrical stick, unshaped and undrilled, which is how claves have been made since long before anyone was manufacturing them. LP's version keeps that profile in solid wood. One clave sits loosely across cupped fingers so the palm below acts as a resonator, and the second strikes it near the centre. Held that way the pair produces a sharp, bright report with almost no tail, sitting well above congas and bongos in the frequency range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLatin Percussion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLP262\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLP Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstrument type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClaves, pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProfile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional cylindrical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlaying method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne held cupped, struck with the other\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is a Clave and Why Does It Matter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClave is the two-bar rhythmic pattern that organises Afro-Cuban music. Every other instrument in a salsa or rumba arrangement is felt in relation to it. The claves are the instrument that states the pattern directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow Do You Hold Claves Correctly?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRest one clave loosely across the cupped fingers of one hand so the palm forms a resonating chamber below it. Do not grip. Strike it near the centre with the second clave. Squeezing the resting clave damps the wood and kills the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the LP262 For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSalsa, rumba and Afro-Cuban percussionists, Latin band players, worship percussion teams, university percussion programs, and studio players who want the reference clave sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Latin Percussion\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLatin Percussion was founded in 1964 and built the instruments that made Afro-Cuban percussion available outside Cuba. The LP name is standard equipment in salsa bands, university percussion programs and studios worldwide, and for most of the category LP's version of an instrument is the one every other version is compared against.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the LP262 and the Aspire claves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LP262 sits in LP's core LP Series. The Aspire line is LP's more accessible tier. Both play the same role, but the LP Series instruments are the reference versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy do my claves sound dull?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlmost always the grip. The resting clave must sit loosely on cupped fingers so the palm underneath acts as a resonating chamber. Squeezing it damps the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes this include both sticks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Claves are sold and shipped as a matched pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it genuine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictory is a veteran owned dealer in Miami and units ship new in original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it include a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Latin Percussion provides a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser. Contact Latin Percussion directly for warranty service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Victory Musical Instruments\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictory Musical Instruments is a musical instrument and pro audio dealer in Miami, Florida. Orders ship free, local pickup is available in Miami, and financing is offered at checkout. Call 844-687-4208 to check stock or ask a question before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latin Percussion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44798404886579,"sku":"LP262","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1768\/9095\/files\/200465_accb8e48-ded4-432d-9a04-7aced36d1d9b.jpg?v=1788108009","url":"https:\/\/www.victorymusical.com\/products\/lp-lp262-lp-traditional-clave","provider":"Victory Musical Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}