{"product_id":"tycoon-tvw-8-8-inch-hardwood-claves","title":"Tycoon Percussion TVW-8 8 Inch Hardwood Claves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTVW-8 8 Inch Hardwood Claves\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003epair of 8 inch hardwood claves\u003c\/strong\u003e, the two solid sticks that state the clave, the rhythmic pattern the whole of Afro-Cuban and much of Latin music is organised around. Dense hardwood and the 8 inch length give a bright, penetrating crack with almost no sustain, which is what lets a single pair cut cleanly through a full percussion section without amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pattern every other instrument in the room is counting against.\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 not an ornament, it is the organising principle. In son, rumba, salsa and most Afro-Cuban forms, every other part is written and felt in relation to the clave pattern, and the claves themselves are the instrument that states it. Getting the sound right matters more than the price of the sticks, because a dull pair simply disappears under congas and horns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSound comes from wood density and from how the sticks are held. One clave rests loosely cupped in the palm so the hand acts as a resonating chamber, and the other strikes it. Grip the resting clave too tightly and the tone dies. Held correctly, a dense hardwood pair like this produces a sharp, high crack that carries across a room. At 8 inches these sit in the standard range and suit players moving from a school program into working Latin percussion.\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\u003eTycoon Percussion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTVW-8\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\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharacter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright, cutting, short decay\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 Are Claves Used For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClaves state the clave pattern, the rhythmic key that organises Afro-Cuban and Latin music. In son, rumba and salsa, every other instrument is felt in relation to the pattern the claves are playing.\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 underneath. Do not grip it. Hold the second clave in the other hand and strike the resting one near its centre. A tight grip on the resting clave kills the tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the TVW-8 For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLatin percussionists, salsa and Afro-Cuban players, worship percussion teams, school and university percussion programs, and studio players who need a bright clave sound that reads on close mics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Tycoon Percussion\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTycoon Percussion has built hand percussion in Thailand since 1985, using regional hardwoods and hand assembly across a range that runs from student cajons to professional congas and timbales. The company supplies school programs, working percussionists and studio players, and the hand percussion line is priced to be bought and played rather than admired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat length are these claves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are 8 inches, which is the standard general-purpose length. Longer claves sound lower and fuller, shorter ones sound higher and tighter.\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 and kills the crack.\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. Tycoon Percussion provides a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser. Contact Tycoon 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":"Tycoon Percussion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44798404853811,"sku":"TVW-8","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1768\/9095\/files\/257532_500_6c8bad73f5f344c67e64e6c936cd4b49_2cb81094-1cd2-4e10-9ffa-8478e36172d8.jpg?v=1788108002","url":"https:\/\/www.victorymusical.com\/products\/tycoon-tvw-8-8-inch-hardwood-claves","provider":"Victory Musical Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}