Tapping UP Wellness with Clave’s

It’s spring and the trees are in full bloom … here’s a intervention ideas for claves that enrich the Mind, Body and Spirit through MUSIC!  This Health beat video illustrates creative ways to use Claves with older adults living with dementia and Intergenerational programs.

The clave, a percussion instrument, a pair of cylindrical hardwood sticks about 5 1/2 inches long and one inch in diameter, one of which is held in the player’s fingertips over the cupped hand (a resonator). When struck together they produce a sharp ringing sound.  Claves come in different sizes and a variety of materials for a different sound.  Claves may be purchased at www.westmusic.com

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