Beat Note: Drum Notation 4+

Absolute game changer for drum teachers & students!

I’m a full time drum teacher and I’ve been looking for solution like this for a long time and am so grateful to have found this app. It has become a tool I use every day for both preparing material for lessons / class sessions as well as using the app on the fly to write notation and playback the audio if we have a difficult section we need to zoom in on and master at a slow tempo. Not only am I able to write beautiful notation on my iPhone and iPad but I am also able to export the music into a pdf or display the notation for students to follow for learning to read new rhythms and exercises. The design is beautiful, the app is very efficient and runs perfect on all devices. It’s also become an amazing tool for my personal drum practice sessions to capture ideas that I have on the fly, the sequencer is so easy to use and it gives you intuitive access to different articulations and the ability to write in sticks as well as separate the hands and feet as voicing on the notation! It saves me a ton of time and my students are improving thanks to us being able to use this in our rehearsals. Not only is the app amazing as it stands right now but the developer (one man team!) is the coolest, he’s a drummer with tons of experience as well and he’s super transparent with his planned features and has created a super cool community for users to submit feedback / ideas and ask any questions. Thank you for creating this app for us!

Education Game Changer

Let me tell you that this app is changing the game. Derek has designed other successful drum apps in the past. The interface is very intuitive and simple. I was able to start using it right away with my students.

I’ve written down exercises, transcriptions, and in the moment have transferred over some drum beats that my students were struggling with.

If there are any issues with the app send him an email. He will get right on it. Don’t just mark is a 1 star app before speaking with him. We have needed this type of app in the drum industry. All his updates have included requested features from the drum community. Customer service is top notch.

Developer Response ,

Hey Kevin, 

Wow, thank you so much for your incredible 5-star review! I really appreciate your kind words and am thrilled to hear that Beat Note Drum Notation has been a game-changer for you and your students.

It means a lot coming from you, especially knowing your expertise as a drummer and educator. I'm glad to hear that you find the interface intuitive and simple, and that you've been able to start using it immediately with your students. Your feedback about writing exercises, transcriptions, and transferring drum beats in real-time is invaluable.

And thanks for highlighting the importance of reaching out directly if there are any issues with the app. Providing top-notch customer service is something I strive for, and I'm always here to help address any concerns or suggestions users might have.

Your support and feedback mean a lot to me, Kevin. I'm committed to continuously improving Beat Note Drum Notation based on the needs and requests of the drumming community, and I'm grateful to have you as part of that journey.

Thanks again for your support, and keep the feedback coming!

Best, Derek

Pretty incredible

So intuitive. I was using the app within minutes. I do wish there was an option for more drum samples. I’d love to pitch the hi hat or snare so I could notate two snare sounds or just a larger kit in general. I mainly use this app for transcription.

I also wish there an option to work on a space longer than a measure. Sometimes I’m dealing with longer patterns that cross the bar line and it would be nice to have the option to work on 2 or 3 measures at once.
The dev seems extremely responsive so I’m hopeful for some of these changes to be implemented. Would gladly pay for an app like this though. The UI is the best I’ve seen so far on a notation app

Developer Response ,

Hi Joequilter,

Thank you so much for taking the time to check out Beat Note Drum Notation and for leaving such a wonderful review! Your feedback is incredibly valuable to me.

I'm thrilled to hear that you find the app intuitive. One of my primary goals is to create a tool that's easy to use while still offering powerful features for drummers like yourself.

Regarding your suggestion for more drum samples and the ability to pitch hi-hats or snares for notating multiple sounds or a larger kit, I'd love to hear more about your specific preferences. Understanding exactly how you envision these features functioning will help me tailor them to meet your needs and the needs of other users who have expressed similar desires.

Similarly, the option to work on longer patterns that cross the bar line is something I've heard from other users as well. I have a mockup for a potential solution that I'd like to share with you and get your feedback on, especially considering whether you're using Beat Note on an iPhone or an iPad.

Beat Note is truly a community-driven app, and your input is invaluable in shaping its development. I'm committed to continuously improving the app to better serve drumming education, and your feedback helps me do just that.

If you're open to it, I'd love to discuss your needs further via email. You can reach me directly through the app by navigating to Settings > Email Derek. This will allow us to dive deeper into your suggestions and discuss how upcoming enhancements can address your requests.

Once again, thank you for your support and feedback! Beat Note wouldn't be what it is without users like you driving its evolution. I'm excited to continue working together to make Beat Note the best it can be for drummers everywhere!

All the best, Derek