# Song Beats

> Drum performance support tool with visual cues, custom accompaniment, and practice features. (iPhone/iPad app by Yamaha Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/song-beats/id546319014 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yamaha Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/353469356)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 95 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Spanish
- Released: 2012-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/song-beats/id546319014/reviews.md

## What is Song Beats?

Song Beats is a new application from Yamaha that makes it easy to play the drums along with your favorite songs!
A fabulous drum performance support tool for iPhone or iPod touch!

Song Beats supports your drum performance by visualizing which drums to hit and when to hit them while playing along with your favorite songs.
The app also allows you to easily create custom accompaniments for drums, putting your drumming at the center of the band.
In addition, you can also use any Yamaha MIDI song that you already own by using iTunes File Sharing.

[Functions]
* Player Screen
- Glowing rings make it easy to see which drums to hit and when to hit them, so you can learn to play along with your favorite songs. Hit the corresponding drum when the glowing ring reaches the edge of the drum.

- [NEW]Scrolling display (The timeline shows which drum you need to hit, with a cursor moving from right to left to indicate the timing.)

- [NEW]Skill test: Evaluate your drumming skills, with a three-level result for each drum.

- [NEW]You can connect to the Yamaha electronic drum DTX series (to use the skill test and for playback of song data from the drum kit)
 * Connecting to a drum kit requires i-UX1. In case of iPhone5, iPod touch(5th generation) and iPad mini, please use them with Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter. See the Yamaha website for details of supported devices. 

- mixing drums : Mix the drum sounds you want to hear by using the mute feature, and create simplified drum beats for practice or performance.

- changing the tempo: Change the tempo of any song to match your skill level. 

- A-B looping: Set loop points to repeat and practice difficult beats in a song.

- Customize full band accompaniment with high-quality voices

* Library Screen
- Enjoy 10 built-in songs and 10 drum patterns as soon as you download Song Beats! Each built-in song has a reference video of the drum performance!

- Load any Yamaha MIDI songs you already own into the app by using iTunes File Sharing.

Learn more about the Song Beats app on our website:
http://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/apps/song_beats/

## Key features

- Visual drum hit guidance
- Custom drum accompaniment creation
- Tempo adjustment
- A-B looping for practice
- Skill testing
- Connect to Yamaha electronic drums

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Song Beats song | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 95)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/song-beats/id546319014/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Cool app

*2025-03-13, version 2.1.9*

I’m really enjoying this app

### 5/5 — Cool app

*2023-12-09*

I’m enjoying this app

### 1/5 — Приложение не запускается

*2023-11-16, version 2.1.8*

При запуске приложения отображается заставка и висит примерно минуту. После приложение просто закрывается.

### 5/5 — Cool app

*2023-09-14*

I’m really enjoying this app

### 5/5 — Cool app

*2023-06-24*

Really cool app

### 3/5 — まだまだインストールするのは待ちです

*2023-03-30*

２３年現在タッチセンサ部分にまだまだ軽微なバグがあり実用性迄にはちょっと遠いです。またAU、インターAPP未対応なので音源として使いたい方やリアルタイムで鳴らしたい方は他のappを探した方が良いです。

### 5/5 — PCでSMFを作成、読み込ませて使っています。

*2022-09-26*

PCで楽曲のスタンダードミディファイル（SMF）を作成して、PCのiTunesからiPhoneのSongBeatsへ転送して使っています。クラッシュシンバルのnote番号を受け取ったときに、SongBeats上の描画ではフロアタム直近のシンバルが点灯してしまうことが残念です。クラッシュは左右対称で点灯してほしいのですが・・・。

### 1/5 — Ayuda

*2022-06-23, version 2.1.7*

No se oye por la bateria sino por el mobil, ayuda

### 1/5 — No cambia de sonido

*2022-02-16, version 2.1.7*

Tiene muchos sonidos, pero al seleccionarlos siempre suena el mismo 🤷🏻‍♂️

### 5/5 — Good but needs update

*2022-01-27, version 2.1.7*

Haven't updated for years. Very good app to  train yourself when connected to Yamaha electronic drums.

## Frequently asked questions about Song Beats

### What does Song Beats do?

Song Beats is a drum performance support tool that helps you play drums along with your favorite songs. It visualizes which drums to hit and when, allows you to create custom drum accompaniments, and offers practice features like tempo adjustment and looping.

### What are the key features of Song Beats?

Key features include visual drum hit guidance with glowing rings, a scrolling display for timing, a skill test to evaluate your drumming, the ability to mix drum sounds, change song tempo, and use A-B looping for focused practice. It also supports connecting to Yamaha electronic drums.

### Is Song Beats free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering built-in songs and drum patterns. However, it has in-app purchases, suggesting that additional content or advanced features may be available for purchase.

### What devices is Song Beats compatible with?

Song Beats is designed for iPhone or iPod touch. Specific compatibility details, especially when connecting to Yamaha electronic drums like the DTX series, require checking the Yamaha website. Adapters may be needed for certain devices like iPhone 5 or iPod touch (5th generation).

### How can I practice difficult drum beats with Song Beats?

Song Beats offers an A-B looping feature that allows you to set specific start and end points within a song. This enables you to repeatedly practice challenging sections of a song until you master them, improving your timing and technique.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.9 — 2024-03-13

Fixed minor bugs.

### 2.1.8 — 2023-01-13

Fixed minor bugs.

### 2.1.7 — 2019-03-28

Fixed minor issues.

### 2.1.6 — 2018-01-13

Bug fixes for iPhone 8 and iPhone X

### 2.1.5 — 2016-04-22

Revised MENU due to Shop closing.

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