Drum Notation by Beat Note

Drum Notation by Beat Note

Notate, Teach, Learn, Practice

81 ratings
117 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 3, 2022
  • July 18, 2026

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Create, practice, and share drum music notation with ease. This app transforms sequenced beats into professional sheet music, offering tools for composition, transcription, and interactive teaching. Enhance your drumming journey with customizable practice sessions and high-quality export options.

Sequencer to notation conversion
Compose and transcribe drum beats
Customizable practice sessions
Interactive teaching tools
High-quality PDF and image export
Multiple notation voicing options
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What users say

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What's New in Drum Notation by Beat Note

5.6

July 18, 2026

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! NEW FEATURES - Beat Descriptions: A beat shows what to play. Now you can capture how to play it, too. Add a description to any beat with an explanation, a cue, or a reminder, and it appears right at the top of the practice screen so the guidance is there while you play. It's also included automatically in your PDF exports and shared beats, so those notes travel home with the groove. Edit it anytime in the app. It's perfect for teachers sending context home to students, or for keeping your own practice notes. Thanks to everyone who requested this on the roadmap! BUG FIXES - Long titles are no longer cut off in exported PDFs. Long titles now wrap so the full name fits the page. - Fixed music notation overlapping the measure and exercise number labels in Focused Practice. Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I'd love to hear from you!

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$59.991 Year
Price Updates
July 17, 2026$59.99
November 13, 2025$59.99
April 18, 2025$59.99
February 17, 2025$35.99
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User reviews

Not just for teachers

I program different exercises I’ve gathered from buying various artist’s lesson packs and use it as something to play along to. Makes it more fun than just playing with a metronome alone!

BEAT NOTE IS PERFECT!

This app is absolutely quick and intuitive. My history of using old school drum machines make this a breeze. Input is so quick and easy to export. Adding stickings is also super simple. I use this gif video content, book writing, ideas and quick student lessons. Really well done!

Mr O

Fantastic drum notation app! Does it all with style. Props to the developers

Response from developer

Hi D.funk, Thank you for the kind words and for the props to the developers, that really does mean a lot. I am glad Beat Note is covering what you need and doing it with some style along the way. Even a short note like this helps more than you might think. Thanks again for checking Beat Note out. – Derek

Perfect apart from….

Perfect way to quickly knock out an idea or lesson. Perfect apart from no 7/8 time signature 😔….although, it’s in the pipeline.

Response from developer

Hi Ninefivemal, Thank you for this. "Perfect way to quickly knock out an idea or lesson" is exactly the kind of use I built Beat Note for. You are also right about 7/8. Support for 7/8 time signature is already on the Beat Note Product Roadmap. If you have not already, it would be great if you could upvote that request and add how you plan to use it. You can find the roadmap on the website or from within the app under the Settings tab, or reach out anytime using the "Email Derek" option in Settings. Thanks again for the feedback and for helping shape where Beat Note goes next. – Derek

A Must Have Tool for Teachers and All Drummers!

As a teacher, I just started using beat note as my main metronome tool during lessons with students. I’ve been building out a library of exercises, which are so easy to create and organize, and send the links to my students for home practice. This tool helps myself and students become better drummers. And the customer support is next level awesome!!!
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Response from developer

Hi OCDrummer74, Thank you for this, and for calling the customer support "next level awesome." Hearing that means a lot. Building a library of exercises and sending links straight to your students for home practice is exactly the kind of workflow I hoped teachers would build around Beat Note. Out of curiosity, about how many students are you working with, and what level are most of them at? Thanks again for bringing Beat Note into your lessons. – Derek

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

8 issues

Preview rarely matches notes on staff

Bug

Sometimes doesn't play any notes

Bug

Sounds not always appropriate for instrument voicing

Bug

Editing measures is inconvenient

Bug

Free trial charged immediately

Bug

iCloud data sync issues for subscription confirmation

Bug

Not stable in loopings, slow delay on first note

Bug

Measure lines on PDFs too thick and close

Bug

Requested Features

27 requests

7/8 time signature support

Feature

Syncing between devices

Feature

Web version

Feature

Native Mac/Windows apps

Feature

Add text or notes to notations

Feature

Cowbell instrument

Feature

More drum samples and pitch control

Feature

Ability to work on spaces longer than a measure

Feature

Add 32nd notes

Feature

Duplicate multiple bars at once

Feature

Copy/paste large sections

Feature

Option to drag duplicated bars to the end

Feature

Add melody track

Feature

More instrument options

Feature

Ability to manage volumes of different instruments

Feature

Add quintuplets and sextuplets to a bar

Feature

Add repetition options for measures

Feature

Add text to music sheets

Feature

Improve loop stability and reduce delay

Feature

Allow monthly subscription option

Feature

More free beats/unlimited free version

Feature

Add sticking for grace notes

Feature

More advanced editing options for multiple bars

Feature

Improve PDF export readability

Feature

Add virtual drum kit for accessibility

Feature

AI-powered automatic notation

Feature

Auto-sync to track

Feature

FAQ

What does the Drum Notation by Beat Note app do?

This app allows users to create, practice, and share drum music notation. It converts sequenced beats into professional sheet music, enabling composition, transcription, and interactive teaching. Users can also customize practice sessions and export their creations in various formats.

What are the key features of this drum notation app?

Key features include a sequencer that transforms tapped beats into notation, tools for composing and transcribing music, customizable practice sessions with tempo control and a click track, and interactive guidance for teachers. It also offers high-quality PDF and image export options, along with multiple notation voicing choices tailored for drummers.

How much does Drum Notation by Beat Note cost?

The app is available for free with in-app purchases. This means you can download and use the basic functionalities without charge, with options to purchase additional features or content.

Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is designed for a wide range of users including drummers who want to learn or compose, music teachers looking for interactive tools to guide students, musicians aiming to elevate their practice sessions, and content creators who need professional-looking drum notation for their work.

What are some common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include composing original drum beats, transcribing songs by ear to understand their structure, creating personalized practice routines with specific tempos and timers, teaching rhythm and drumming techniques to students visually and audibly, and generating professional-quality sheet music for sharing or social media.