Woodblocks & Claves

Woodblocks & Claves at Andertons Music Co.

Add crisp, distinctive rhythmic accents to your setup with Woodblocks & Claves at Andertons Music Co. These simple percussion instruments produce clear, cutting sounds that can sit comfortably alongside drums, cymbals and other hand percussion. From traditional rhythmic patterns to occasional accents and effects, woodblocks and claves are versatile additions to live, studio and percussion setups.

Woodblocks & Percussion Blocks

Woodblocks produce a short, focused sound when struck with a stick or beater, making them ideal for clearly defined rhythmic patterns and accents. Traditional wooden designs provide a natural percussive character, while modern percussion blocks may use alternative materials for increased durability and a different tonal response. Different sizes and designs can also provide higher or lower pitches, allowing multiple blocks to be combined within a larger percussion setup.

Claves for Crisp Rhythmic Patterns

Claves are traditionally played by striking two short sticks together, producing a bright, articulate sound with plenty of projection. Closely associated with Latin and Afro-Cuban musical traditions, they can provide both fundamental rhythmic patterns and additional percussive texture across a variety of musical styles. Their compact design also makes them an easy addition to a percussionist's collection.

Explore Woodblocks & Claves at Andertons

Whether you're expanding your hand percussion collection, adding new sounds to a drum kit or searching for traditional rhythmic instruments, explore Woodblocks & Claves at Andertons Music Co. Discover different sizes, materials and designs suited to live performance, recording and percussion playing, alongside our wider Percussion range for even more ways to add rhythm, texture and character to your music.