CREATE DRUM
SCORES, BEATS,
AND RHYTHMS
EASILY
From quick groove ideas to full arrangements. Drum Notes works as a creative rhythm machine app that helps you create full percussion scores, drum beats, generate drum tracks, and share your music instantly. All in one space.
Built for creators who want to make music faster without technical friction.
Free to start!
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EVERYTHING
YOU NEED TO
CREATE
RHYTHM
50+ percussion instruments
Change time signatures & subdivisions
Create loops and repeating sections
Switch to traditional drum notation view
Tap to write grooves instantly
Add accents and sticking
Mute individual tracks
THE
DRUM NOTES
IMPACT
- ,+Creators worldwide
- +Countries
- ,+Rhythms available
- ,Patterns shared globally
EXPLORE GLOBAL
GROOVES & STYLES
Discover an extensive library with over 300,000 rhythms across genres and cultures, catering to a wide array of percussive instruments, and connecting drummers and percussionists from all musical backgrounds.
WHO IS DRUM
NOTES FOR?
Drummers & Percussionists
Use it as professional drumming software to organize grooves, design parts and prepare performances.
Music Producers & Beat Makers
Sketch rhythm ideas fast using Drum Notes as a creative music maker app for percussion-focused production.
Educators & Schools
Use hubs and sharing tools to distribute content, assignments and exercises efficiently.
Rhythm composers
Design structured percussion arrangements using Drum Notes as focused music notation software built for rhythm.
I used to write everything on paper. Drum Notes lets me get ideas down way faster and share them with my band instantly.
As a teacher, this is exactly what I needed. I create exercises, organize them in hubs, and my students always have access. It saves me hours every week.
The global library is addictive. I keep finding grooves from other creators that inspire new ideas for my own tracks.
DRUM NOTES FOR
EDUCATION
The Education Program gives schools, teachers, bands and music directors a centralized platform to create, assign, share and organize percussion content in class or remotely.
From student exercises to full ensemble arrangements, everything stays connected, visual and easy to manage.
Built to support learning, collaboration and performance growth.
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FAQ
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Yes. Drum Notes is designed mobile-first, so you can write drum notation anywhere using a visual tap-based editor. You can also use it on desktop through the web version.
Yes. You can start using Drum Notes for free and explore the core features. Premium plans unlock advanced tools, collaboration features and extended library access.
Absolutely. Many educators use Drum Notes to create exercises, share assignments, organize classes and collaborate with students through shared hubs and private groups.
Yes. You can export your drum scores as: • PDF sheet music • Audio files • Image previews • Shareable links This makes it easy to send grooves to bands, students or collaborators.
No. Drum Notes is designed for all levels. Beginners can write grooves using the visual grid, while advanced users can switch to traditional drum notation when needed.
Traditional notation software is built for full orchestral scoring. Drum Notes is built specifically for rhythm creation, making it faster, simpler and more intuitive for writing drum parts and percussion arrangements.
Yes. The metronome BPM feature lets you adjust groove speed to match your level. You can also find grooves from legendary songs and bands and play drums along with them, making it perfect for practicing at any level.