Drum Notes: Beats & Notation

Drum Notes: Beats & Notation

Sheet Music, Grooves, Patterns

208 ratings
48 reviews
Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

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Released
August 8, 2020
Updated
August 27, 2026

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Create, share, and practice percussive music scores with an intuitive editor. Explore a global community of drummers and percussionists, access thousands of beats, and utilize practice tools. Ideal for musicians, teachers, and bands of all levels.

✓Intuitive score editor for drum set and percussion
✓Explore and learn from community-shared beats and rhythms
✓Practice tools including metronome and rhythm trainer
✓Organize rhythms, arrangements, and exercises
✓Create and share drum exercises for students
✓Export scores as audio or image formats
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What users say about Drum Notes

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What's New in Drum Notes

4.1.10

August 27, 2026

New traditional notation view

10

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User reviews

Drumline

It did have nice song and it was free but did not have the song like big easy eye of the tiger and 7 naitlo army

Response from developer

Hi P money, thanks for the review! 🥁 We're glad you enjoyed the app. Our sheet music library is actually built and expanded by our amazing community of drummers. Since we don't officially release new licensed songs ourselves, we'd love to invite you to use our notation tools to transcribe and create sheets for "Eye of the Tiger" and "Seven Nation Army" yourself! It's a great way to practice writing and reading drum music. If you need any help getting started with the notation tools, or want to share what else would make this a 5-star experience for you, please hit us up at support@upbeat.studio. Keep the beat! 🚀

Clean and free

Others are just scams this ones good

Response from developer

Thanks for the love! 🥁 It’s great to hear that Drum Notes is hitting the mark for you. We strive to provide a clean, reliable experience for drummers to read and play notation without the "scammy" feel of other apps. We’re glad you’re finding the tool useful! If you ever have feature requests for our playback engine or notation tools, don't hesitate to drop us a line at support@upbeat.studio. Keep the beat! 🚀

I’ve paid for the subscription, but…

I didn’t find how to write drum notes, only “tabs”. When this function will be available?

Response from developer

Hi PenguinDrummer! Thanks for subscribing and for the honest feedback. 🥁 We hear you. To clarify, the feature that transforms tabs into traditional music notation is currently in beta, which is why it has limited functions right now. We are working hard on this and plan to release improvements in the next few months to give you better control over writing notes. We'd love to hear more about what specific notation tools you need to make sure we build it right for you. Please email us at support@upbeat.studio so we can chat. Keep the beat! 🚀

Question

How do I write a whole note bass drum roll? Only see your basic notes???

Response from developer

Hi Coole Moe D! Thanks a ton for the 5 stars! 🥁 Regarding the "whole note bass drum roll"—we want to ensure we help you write exactly what you need, but we aren't 100% sure which specific notation style you are looking for. Could you shoot us a quick email at support@upbeat.studio with a few more details? We’d love to help you figure this out! Keep the beat! 🚀

The app I always wanted

Always needed something like this. An app that I can actually write out ideas in. Garage band would be fine except that you can’t do triplets and 16ths without making a new song essentially and it’s just overall not very user friendly.
Great app for finding new stuff and writing out exercises you come up with yourself.
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Response from developer

Thanks for the love! 🥁 It’s awesome to hear that Drum Notes is filling that gap for you—especially for writing out those triplets and 16ths effectively. We noticed the 4-star rating and would love to know what would push this to a perfect 5 stars for you. Is there a specific feature or tool you are missing? Please let us know at support@upbeat.studio so we can keep improving. Keep the beat! 🚀

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

21 issues

App crashes constantly

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App crashes on iPad

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Accents don't work after saving

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Beta score writing features don't work

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App freezes on loading screen

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App crashes when trying to access saved rhythms

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Previously created playlists don't show up

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Unable to listen to playlists

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App closes out several times a minute

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App deleted created content

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Sounds lag, creating flam type sounds

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Agogo bell sounds reversed

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Loss of content after account creation

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Loss of content after app name change

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Unexplained charges and card locking

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App not opening arrangements or showing instruments

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App crashes after 15 minutes

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Inability to share on iPad

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Inability to save as image on iPad

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Unresponsive beta features

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App crashes and closes unexpectedly

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Requested Features

19 requests

Add whole note bass drum roll

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Increase save space

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Add MIDI export

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Add feature to play individual instruments by tapping

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Improve marching percussion sounds

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Add dark mode

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Add 8th note/1 time division option

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Allow export of sheet to image on free version

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Fix accent bug

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Make accented beats easier to create

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Add BPM configuration

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Improve sound quality of marching percussion

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Add feature to play different instruments instead of editing

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Make score layout better for longer scores

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Fix iPad specific sharing issues

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Fix beta score writing features

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Offer a one-time purchase option

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Fix issues with previously created playlists not showing up

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Fix issues with not being able to listen to playlists

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FAQ

What is Drum Notes?

Drum Notes is a Grammy Academy awarded app designed for creating, sharing, and practicing percussive music scores. It serves as a tool for drummers and percussionists to compose, learn, and organize their musical ideas.

Who is Drum Notes for?

Drum Notes is designed for drummers and percussionists of all levels, from beginners to professionals. It is also beneficial for music teachers, bands, and content creators looking to manage and share percussive music.

What kind of percussion instruments can I use with Drum Notes?

Drum Notes supports a diverse range of percussion instruments including Drum Set, Electronic Drum Kit, Cajon, Rumba Instruments (Congas, Clave, Cowbell, Shaker), Samba Instruments, Samba Reggae Instruments, Marching Band/Drumline Instruments, and Capoeira Instruments.

Can I share my compositions from Drum Notes?

Yes, you can share your drum grooves and compositions in high-quality audio or image formats, making it ideal for showcasing your work on social media or sharing with others.

Does Drum Notes have ads?

Yes, Drum Notes contains advertisements. This allows the app to offer its core features for free.

What are the subscription options for Drum Notes?

Drum Notes offers several premium subscription plans, including monthly and yearly options. Some yearly plans include a free trial period.

How often is Drum Notes updated?

The latest version of Drum Notes is 4.1.7, and it was last updated on April 22, 2026. This indicates a consistent update schedule to improve the app.

What is the age rating for Drum Notes?

Drum Notes has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.