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Beam Music

Beam Music

by Ultimate Drill Book, Inc.

283 ratings
50 reviews
🎡 Music
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 15, 2022
  • March 2, 2026

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Developer

Ultimate Drill Book, Inc.
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Easily import, organize, and annotate music files for ensembles. Share access and collaborate with section leaders. Live Mode synchronizes music across all devices instantly without internet.

βœ“Import PDFs from cloud storage and local files
βœ“Edit and crop music pages
βœ“Annotate with pencil, highlighter, and text tools
βœ“Collaborative notes for section leaders
βœ“Real-time music synchronization via Live Mode
βœ“Organize music into collections and set lists
βœ“Backup music library
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Beam Music. Based on 283 reviews and a 4.4/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 13 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • πŸ“±Centralized music library in one app
  • 🎡Convenient for marching band use
  • ✍️Annotation and note-taking features
  • πŸ“‹Setlist functionality for quick song switching
  • πŸ”„Live mode for synchronized performance
  • ⚑Generally good performance when working properly
  • 🎯Vertical scrolling feature
  • πŸ‘₯Responsive developer team (early adoption)

Negative things

  • πŸ›Frequent crashes and freezing
  • ⏱️Severe lag and unresponsiveness
  • πŸ”‹Excessive battery drain (40-90% per hour)
  • 🌑️Phone overheating during use
  • πŸ“Annotations randomly disappear or delete
  • πŸ”„Zoom level not saved when switching orientation
  • πŸ“±Portrait mode flips music unexpectedly
  • πŸ”Search feature extremely buggy
  • ❌Screenshot protection prevents workarounds
  • βš™οΈRecent updates made app worse
  • πŸ”’No horizontal page lock feature
  • πŸ“„Page turning is slow and unreliable
  • πŸ’ΎEdits don't save properly
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What's New in Beam Music

2.0.7

March 2, 2026

New Instrument Parts Added General Fixes and Improvements

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

paper sheet music works better

beam does not work half the time. when it does work, it works poorly. paper sheet music is ultimately superior. paper sheet music does not refuse to turn the page and i can exit out of the song with ease when i need to. this app is laggy.
jeremy2792jeremy2792

In love ❀️

I have no complaints other than maybe switching between music can take some time but otherwise it’s amazing!!!
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Love it.

Took a little bit to get used to the interface so labeling parts didn’t take forever. But once I got the initial library up and running, I’ve never looked back!

Seriously, I love the app so much, I want to marry it and have little baby apps with it.
Joey Joe Joe Shabadoo, PhDJoey Joe Joe Shabadoo, PhD

Let me see the music in the files app

Let me see my own music in the files app. My band only uploads the music on here and I want to mark it up on a platform that won’t magically erase it all.
GeGem0704GeGem0704

One suggestion

Please let us save zoom level with vertical scrolling!
Demetre9509Demetre9509
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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App crashes constantly, especially when needed

Bug

Lag makes page turning and note-taking difficult

Bug

Annotations disappear after using live mode

Bug

Zoom level resets when orientation changes

Bug

Portrait mode activates unexpectedly

Bug

Notes from other songs appear randomly

Bug

Search feature fails to work reliably

Bug

Music fails to load when switching between pieces

Bug

Auto-download feature doesn't work

Bug

App becomes unresponsive with frozen screen

Bug

Battery drains excessively fast

Bug

Phone overheats during rehearsal

Bug

Annotations won't save, erase, or stick properly

Bug

Screenshot returns white page instead of music

Bug
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Requested Features

12 requests

Horizontal page lock (like FlipFolder)

Feature

Ability to save zoom level with vertical scrolling

Feature

Live session annotation capability

Feature

Auto-select correct part for user

Feature

Mass select parts instead of individual selection

Feature

Highlighter tool for dynamics

Feature

White pen/eraser for marking corrections

Feature

Screenshot capability for backup

Feature

Access to music files in Files app

Feature

Rotation lock that maintains landscape orientation

Feature

Better customization options

Feature

Improved search functionality

Feature

FAQ

What does Beam Music do?

Beam Music allows you to import PDF sheet music files from various sources like Dropbox and Google Drive. You can then edit, crop, and annotate your music using drawing, highlighting, and text tools. It also features a Live Mode for real-time synchronization of music across multiple devices within an ensemble.

How does Live Mode work?

Live Mode automatically connects all ensemble members to your device without requiring an internet connection. When you select a piece of music, everyone's individual parts for that song are instantly displayed on their personal devices, ensuring everyone is playing the same music at the same time.

Can I collaborate with others using this app?

Yes, you can give edit access to student leaders or section leaders. They can add shared notes for the entire section, facilitating collaboration and communication within the ensemble. This allows for coordinated practice and performance.

Is Beam Music free to use?

Based on the provided information, Beam Music is a free application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases, subscriptions, or ads, suggesting it is available at no cost to users.

What devices is Beam Music compatible with?

The description does not specify exact device compatibility. However, it mentions importing from cloud storage and local storage, and the core functionality revolves around displaying music on 'personal devices,' implying it is designed for mobile or tablet use.