the Clave

the Clave

by Drew Milloy

209 ratings
65 reviews
Free

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This app provides a metronome with five selectable clave patterns for practicing Latin American music and other styles. It displays patterns in traditional notation, allows tempo adjustment, and offers background playback. Users can customize sound options for a personalized practice experience.

Five selectable clave patterns
Traditional notation display
3:2 and 2:3 clave switching
Variable tempo (40-200 BPM)
Background playback
Customizable sound options
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What's New in the Clave

3.1

October 15, 2015

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. New: - Tap and hold the tempo for just over a second and you can type a tempo in. No more frustrating fine-scrolling to get exact tempos. - Swipe left and right on the pattern notation to change patterns - Updated 3rd Party Libraries for iOS 9 support

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Satisfecho 100%

La unica applicacion que tuvo la clave Afro cuba buen trabajo!

Almost perfect

This app works great. I sort of wish you could customize the claves by inputting whichever rhythms you want, manually. That and maybe an option to change the metronome by one bpm at a time rather than sliding or typing one in, but now I’m really nitpicking.

App good… but

Overall I really love the app and I have noticed my time improving so much as a horn player. That being said, I think there is some “quality of life” type of easy improvements that could be made. Most notably the way that you select tempos with only the slider is kind of annoying. If there was a way to just type the tempo that would make the app so much better for little effort. I use this app along with pro metronome and that app is much better quality of life, if only I could smoosh them into one app!
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Efficace

Correspond à mes attentes,

Comes and goes

A fun app which disappears after a few months. Just reload and you’ll be fine.

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Reported Bugs

7 issues

App disappears after a few months

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App crashes when opened

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App bombs out after clearing tempo adjustment screen

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Battery draining quickly

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App using high percentage of battery

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Developer website disappeared

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Adjusting volume causes app to shut down

Bug

Requested Features

25 requests

Customize claves with manual rhythms

Feature

Option to change metronome by one bpm

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Type in tempo instead of slider

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Add 2:3 Son Clave

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Add 6/8 bell pattern

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Add Afrobeat clave

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Add 6/8 variations

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Add cascara

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Add downbeat tone

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Add shaker

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Add agogo bell

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Add Abakua

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Add cinquillo

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Add more 6/8 patterns

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Add tap tempo

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Allow finer gradations of tempo (half-BPMs)

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Set number of measures to play

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Other instrument samples (woodblock, cowbell)

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Sequence certain bars (e.g., 3:2/3:2/2:3/2:3)

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Accent the first beat

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Turn on a click track in the background

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More Clave patterns

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Rumba option for 6/8 clave

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Adjust volume without app closing

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Metronome that keeps quarters or 2 and 4

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FAQ

What does the Clave app do?

The Clave app functions as a metronome specifically designed to help users practice clave patterns. It offers five different clave patterns, displays them in traditional notation, and allows for precise tempo control. It's a valuable tool for musicians looking to improve their rhythmic accuracy, especially in Latin American music genres.

What are the key features of the Clave app?

Key features include five selectable clave patterns (Son, Rumba, two Afro 6/8 styles, Bossa Nova), on-screen notation with beat highlighting, the ability to switch between 3:2 and 2:3 clave orientations, variable tempo from 40 to 200 BPM, and rock-solid timing accuracy. It also supports background playback and offers customizable sound pitches and volume.

Is the Clave app free to use?

Yes, the Clave app is available for free. Based on the provided information, there are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience.

Who would benefit from using the Clave app?

This app is ideal for musicians of all levels, from beginners learning Latin American music to experienced players. It's also useful for those looking to incorporate new rhythmic ideas into other musical styles, such as folk or jazz, by using its diverse clave patterns.

Can I use the Clave app while using other apps?

Yes, the app is designed to continue playback in the background. This means you can lock your screen or switch to other applications while the metronome continues to play, allowing for uninterrupted practice sessions.