Claves - The composers best friend in Cuban music Print
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Claves

By Jon Griffin

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Idiophones

Description

The claves are idiophones that are struck directly together. They are composed of two pieces of hardwood shaped into cylinders. The claves are an important part of Latin Music.

Variations

Rumba Claves
Son Claves

History

Music Styles

Son Complex
Rumba Complex

Musical Examples

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