Beat Note: Drum Notation 4+

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!

Hi Cflair33,

Thank you so much for your detailed and enthusiastic review! I'm thrilled to hear that Beat Note: Drum Notation has become such an integral tool in your teaching and personal practice. It's incredibly rewarding to know that the app is helping you prepare materials, tackle difficult sections with your students, and capture ideas on the fly.

I'm especially glad you find the notation export features, the ability to display for student follow-alongs, and the intuitive sequencer helpful. Some features are more mature than others, and your feedback confirming which ones are intuitive and effective is invaluable. It helps ensure I focus on improving areas that need it while maintaining what works well.

Knowing that Beat Note saves you time and contributes to your students' improvement is fantastic news! I'm dedicated to making the app as useful and effective as possible for drum educators like yourself, and your review motivates me to keep enhancing it.

Thank you for your positive feedback about my involvement and the community we are building together. I'm passionate about drumming and committed to continuous improvement based on user feedback. If you have any more suggestions or ideas, please don't hesitate to share them!

All the best,
Derek

Beat Note packs quite a punch.

I’m playing 250+ shows / year and use it every. single. day. to write, teach, shed, and create content. I find the intuitive interface stellar and user friendly. Clearly it’s been made by drummers for drummers. I’m constantly notating groove ideas on the fly, incorporating sticking variations, setting up loops to play over and shedding with focus, and I find Beat Note pushes me further by providing unique tools to put the fun and creativity in my daily sessions.

It’s perfect for beginners learning to read and for pros ready to shed. The developer is attentive, listening to community feedback, and constantly updating. Bravo. Excited to see what innovative features are next for this community oriented app.

Hey Zak,

Wow, thank you so much for the awesome review! It's fantastic to hear how Beat Note has become such an integral part of your drumming journey, especially with your busy schedule of over 250 shows a year. Your feedback means a lot, especially coming from a power user like yourself.

I'm stoked that you find the interface intuitive and user-friendly. It's always been important to me to create something that drummers of all levels can jump into and feel comfortable using right away. And I'm thrilled that Beat Note is helping you notate groove ideas on the fly, experiment with sticking variations, and stay focused during your shedding sessions.

Your support and enthusiasm mean the world to me, and your contributions and engagement in the community are invaluable in shaping Beat Note into what it is today. Let's keep building this awesome community together!

Rock on,
Derek

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.

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