Rotating Rhythms: One Simple Idea From Steve Reich That Makes Any Beat More Interesting

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What if one idea from a 1972 minimalist composition could make your electronic beats instantly more interesting?

In this video, I break down Steve Reich's "Clapping Music" and the concept of rotating rhythms — a simple technique for creating constantly evolving variations from a single simple rhythm. I explain the history behind Reich's process-based approach to composition, then show how to apply rotating rhythms in Patterning 3 to create drum patterns that stay structured but feel alive and unpredictable.

We cover using auto-rotate on hi-hats with choke groups for evolving open/closed hat interplay, rotating kick and snare fills by musically meaningful subdivisions, and how even subtle rotation on a single track can keep listeners engaged longer.

Whether you're into minimalism, electronic music production, or just looking for fresh ways to break out of repetitive loops, this technique is a powerful tool to have in your creative toolkit.

🕐 TIMESTAMPS
0:00 — Intro
0:27 — Steve Reich & Minimalist Music
3:41 — Clapping Music Explained
6:48 — Building Rotating Rhythms in Patterning 3
13:50 — Choke Groups + Rotation for Hi-Hats
16:40 — Rotating Kick & Snare Patterns Musically
20:09 — Wrap-Up

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