Struggling with Live Coding Rhythm Variations - Need Advice!

Hi everyone,

I am fairly new to Tidal Cycles and have been enjoying the creative possibilities it offers for live coding music. However,,, I am hitting a bit of a wall when it comes to creating interesting rhythm variations in my patterns.

I find myself getting stuck in repetitive loops that lack the dynamic changes I’m aiming for.

I am particularly struggling with adding subtle variations that keep the rhythm evolving without losing the groove. I have been experimenting with functions like every and shuffle, but the results aren’t quite what I am after.

I want to achieve those small.., intricate changes that make a pattern feel more alive over time.

Does anyone have tips or techniques for introducing rhythmic variations in a more natural and musical way: ??

Are there specific patterns or functions in Tidal that you find useful for this: ?? I also read this thread https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/notes-and-ideas-about-the-challenge-of-live-coding-tesorflow/ but couldn't get specific solution.

Any advice or examples would be greatly appreciated...! :grinning:

Thanks in advance for your help...! :smiley:

Can you provide an example of a pattern you've been working on? Maybe some people can offer ideas -

Also, do you have an example of the sort of progression into complexity you are describing?

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