Markov Rhythm Generator — User Guide

Praat script.

Author: Shai Cohen Affiliation: Department of Music, Bar-Ilan University, Israel Version: 0.1 (2025) License: MIT License Repo: https://github.com/ShaiCohen-ops/Praat-plugin_AudioTools

Contents:

What this does Quick start Parameters Outputs

What this does

Praat script.

Process Description: This script demonstrates an elegant application of Markov Chains to generate non-repetitive, evolving rhythmic patterns. It moves beyond simple sequencing by using probabilistic transitions to decide the next musical phrase.

Quick start

Run script… → Markov Rhythm Generator.praat.
Set parameters and click OK.
Output object appears (see Outputs).

Parameters (form fields)

Name (GUI)	Type	Default
Duration	real	8.0
Sampling_frequency	real	44100
Pattern_length	integer	4
Tempo	real	120
Base_frequency	real	150

Outputs

Object name: output
Sample rate: unknown
Normalization: No automatic normalization