Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! NEW FEATURES - Stacked articulations: add more than one articulation to a single note, so you can write flam accents, cheeses (flam diddles), accented diddles and ghosted diddles the way you actually play them. Tap a note in the beat editor, then pick the second articulation from the row that appears on top. Stacked notes play back and travel with your beat everywhere it goes: audio, PDF, image and video exports, and shared links. Available on snare, toms, hi-hat and ride, with the most combinations on the snare. Thanks to everyone who voted for this one on the roadmap! IMPROVEMENTS - Beats sync more reliably, especially after editing while offline. BUG FIXES - Fixed rhythm counts appearing in exported PDFs where there is no note. Thanks to Andi for reporting this! - Fixed a triplet or other tuplet number overlapping a rest in exported PDFs. - Fixed beats coming back after you deleted them. - Fixed a crash that could happen when opening a beat in Practice right after the beat list refreshed. - Fixed a crash that could happen while scrolling quickly through Discover. - Fixed icons looking washed out or greyed, including the Play button, the tempo controls, the Edit Score menu and the My Beats card actions. This was most noticeable with Increase Contrast turned on in your iOS accessibility settings. Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I'd love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! BUG FIXES - Fixed a beat in Discover that would not open. The Nirvana "Come As You Are" Pre-Chorus 2 / 3 beat now loads correctly. Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I'd love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! NEW FEATURES - Beat Descriptions: A beat shows what to play. Now you can capture how to play it, too. Add a description to any beat with an explanation, a cue, or a reminder, and it appears right at the top of the practice screen so the guidance is there while you play. It's also included automatically in your PDF exports and shared beats, so those notes travel home with the groove. Edit it anytime in the app. It's perfect for teachers sending context home to students, or for keeping your own practice notes. Thanks to everyone who requested this on the roadmap! BUG FIXES - Long titles are no longer cut off in exported PDFs. Long titles now wrap so the full name fits the page. - Fixed music notation overlapping the measure and exercise number labels in Focused Practice. Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I'd love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! NEW FEATURES - Measure Navigation: In Focused Practice, jump to the next or previous measure using the left/right arrow keys (iPad/Mac keyboard) or a swipe - no need to leave the practice view. Playback, tempo, click, and your practice timer keep running. Left/right arrows previously controlled tempo; use the up/down arrow keys for that instead. BUG FIXES - Fixed rhythm count labels displaying incorrectly in 6/8, 9/8, and 12/8 time signatures. - Fixed music notation rendering issues where rests and tuplet brackets in busy measures could overlap or display at the wrong height. Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I'd love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! NEW FEATURES - Rhythm counting, one of the most-requested features on the Beat Note roadmap, is here! Display the count — like "1 e & a" — right on your music notation so rhythms are easier to read, learn, and teach. Tap or swipe to add counts to the notes you choose, or fill a whole bar in one tap and clear it just as easily. Works with eighths, sixteenths, triplets, and every other subdivision. Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I'd love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! IMPROVEMENTS - Music notation rendering improved, making beats easier to read at a glance - Increased spacing between notes on the Practice Measure screen so measures feel less cramped and are easier to follow while practicing BUG FIXES - Fixed the "Measure # of #" label becoming invisible when disabled on the dark navigation bar (iOS 18 and later) Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I'd love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! IMPROVEMENTS - Improved the articulation picker with a cleaner look and feel. - Improved share beat/export video navigation on macOS. BUG FIXES - Fixed an issue where playback controls could sometimes disappear. (Thanks, MichEal!) - Fixed an issue where beat names could sometimes be lost while editing. Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! FIXED - Fixed an issue where looping playback could go silent after repeating several times. This most commonly affected beats with longer loops or count-in offsets, where playback appeared to continue but no sound was produced. Looping playback is now rock-solid, repeats indefinitely, and keeps the downbeat perfectly in time on every cycle. (Special thanks to Micheal for helping track down this issue and for the research that helped uncover the root cause!) Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! IMPROVEMENTS - Switching between Bluetooth headphones, speakers, and other audio devices is now seamless during playback, so you can keep practicing without restarting the app. Thanks to Micheal for reporting this! - If playback is interrupted by a phone call, Siri, or an alarm, Beat Note now resumes exactly where you left off, including the current loop position, helping you stay focused on your practice session. - The lesson-sharing onboarding status indicator has a fresh new look that’s easier to spot, making it simpler to track your progress and see what steps remain to share your first lesson. BUG FIXES - Fixed an issue on iPad where playback controls could become unresponsive after connecting an external display via HDMI. Thanks to Dave for reporting this! Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! IMPROVEMENTS - New teacher onboarding checklist now automatically appears on first launch to help educators quickly set up and discover the most valuable features and workflows. BUG FIXES - Fixed a crash that could occur when exporting audio if a beat name contained a forward slash (/). Beat names are now handled correctly during export. Thanks to Adam for reporting this! Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! NEW FEATURES - New users now get a quick onboarding experience so Beat Note can tailor your first session to how you play and teach. - Educators now get a guided setup checklist to help you create, customize, and share your first beat with students. Each step is tracked automatically so you always know where you stand. Includes a free PDF export for you to try. IMPROVED - Improved audio and visual playback alignment when using Bluetooth headphones, AirPlay, screen mirroring, and similar wireless devices. Thanks, Kaleb! FIXES - Fixed an issue on macOS where pressing the space bar while editing a beat name could accidentally start or stop playback. The space bar shortcut is now reserved for playback controls only. Thanks, Micheal! - Fixed an issue on iPad where tapping "Clear All Notes" did not immediately refresh the beat grid. Thanks, Pietro! - Fixed the articulations popover appearing too close to the edge of the screen on iPad (portrait) and macOS. Thanks, Kevin! Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes additional bug fixes, performance improvements, and stability enhancements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I'd love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! IMPROVEMENTS - Added hardware keyboard shortcuts for macOS and iPad users with external keyboards. - Spacebar now toggles playback start/stop across all four practice and edit screens. - Up and Right Arrow keys increase tempo by 1 BPM. - Down and Left Arrow keys decrease tempo by 1 BPM. - Hold Shift while using arrow keys to jump tempo by ±10 BPM, matching the existing long-press button behavior. - Both vertical and horizontal arrow directions are supported so tempo adjustments feel natural regardless of which keys you prefer to use. Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! BUG FIXES - Fixed an issue where subscriptions on macOS could sometimes fail to renew properly. Thanks to Ben for reporting this! Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! IMPROVEMENTS - Improved how freemium status messaging is displayed to ensure the most up-to-date subscription status is shown while editing beats - Refined messaging for users without an active subscription for greater clarity and consistency BUG FIXES - Fixed an issue where the freemium status message could appear incorrectly for users with an active subscription while editing beats for some users Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! BUG FIXES - Fixed a crash on the Edit Beat and Edit Measure screens that could occur when using Count-In. Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! This update focuses on improving stability and polishing the editing experience. IMPROVEMENTS - Improved navigation bar title contrast when rearranging measures for better visibility BUG FIXES - Fixed an issue where the navigation bar background color did not return to normal after rearranging measures - Fixed a layout issue on older iPad models where the bottom row of measures could appear slightly cut off in the edit screen Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! IMPROVEMENTS - Starting playback with a count-in now shows the count visually on screen, so your eyes and ears can prepare together. - When count-in is enabled for any beat, a large on-screen “1, 2, 3, 4” will appear during playback. - As a reminder, your count-in can be set to one or two measures. Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! Fixed an issue on macOS where right-clicking to access "Play From There" during playback could cause the playback controls to scroll off screen. Thanks to David for reporting this! Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! BUG FIXES • Fixed an issue where the 7-day free trial was not properly applied to the Educator Tier Annual Subscription. If you subscribed to the Educator Tier Annual plan expecting a free 7-day trial and were charged immediately, please contact support (Tap Settings → E-mail Derek) and we’ll make it right. Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!

Happy New Year and thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! This update adds the ability for active subscribers to restore their purchases for those users who have an existing subscription yet still need to update based on recent subscription activity. Additional bug fixes and stability improvements are also included, with special attention to macOS and iPad reliability. Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! This update focuses on bug fixes and stability improvements, with special attention to macOS and iPad reliability. Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! This update focuses on bug fixes and stability improvements, with special attention to macOS and iPad reliability. BUG FIXES - Fixes an issue where the back button disappeared on the practice screens (thanks, Hinrich!) - Fixed a crash on macOS that could occur when exporting an audio file (thanks, Lars!) - Fixed missing Back and “Export MP4” buttons on macOS during video export (thanks, Lars!) - Fixed an issue where the video export screen did not close after exporting a video on macOS - Fixed an iPad issue where the selected measure was not always visible after rotating the device while editing - macOS now properly displays your subscription tier on the Manage Subscription screen - Additional stability and performance improvements across the app Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! This update focuses on bug fixes and stability improvements, with special attention to macOS and iPad reliability. BUG FIXES - Fixed a crash on macOS that could occur when exporting an audio file (thanks Lars!) - Fixed missing Back and “Export MP4” buttons on macOS during video export (thanks Lars!) - Fixed an issue where the video export screen did not close after exporting a video on macOS - Fixed an iPad issue where the selected measure was not always visible after rotating the device while editing - macOS now properly displays your subscription tier on the Manage Subscription screen - Additional stability and performance improvements across the app Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! Version 5.0 marks a huge milestone. One of the most requested features from the Beat Note community and content creators across social platforms is finally here: Animated Video Notation Export. WHY THIS MATTERS Creating animated notation videos used to require hours of manual work across multiple professional programs, each with steep learning curves and expensive licenses. You’d need video editing software, screen recording tools, and notation programs, spending half a day (or more) on what should be a simple task. Beat Note’s new Video Creator brings all of that power into a single, intuitive workflow on your phone or tablet. What once took hours now takes minutes. What once cost hundreds in software licenses is now accessible through a single subscription at a fraction of the price. Focus on your creativity, not your software. NEW: VIDEO CREATOR Export your notation as animated MP4 videos with professional polish: • Export quality: 720p, 1080p, or 4K resolution • Flexible framing: Portrait (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts) or landscape (YouTube, Vimeo) • Smart layouts: Control measures per row/column. Notation animates measure-by-measure automatically. • Customizable design: Adjust notation size, padding, and spacing to fit your style or social templates • Three color themes: Black-on-white, white-on-black (dark mode), or Beat Note’s signature white-on-navy • Live preview: See exactly how your video will look before exporting, including sample backgrounds • Playback control: Set tempo and loop count • Measure selection: Export only the sections you need One tap creates your video, ready to save and sync with your performance footage. Professional. Fast. Wherever you need it. This furthers Beat Note’s “Create once, export everywhere” philosophy. Now you can export Audio, Image, PDF, Link, and Video, all from the app you already use. SUBSCRIPTION UPDATE The Video Creator is available in the new Creator tier. All existing Pro subscribers are now on the Educator tier and keep full access to all previous Pro features. Your access remains the same as before. WHAT’S NEXT This is just the beginning. We have exciting enhancements already planned and can’t wait to hear your ideas. Check the roadmap in Settings to vote on features and see what’s coming. As always, this update includes bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → Email Derek. I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note! IMPROVEMENTS • Improved connectivity on macOS. Some users were unable to authenticate or complete purchases due to occasional connection failures. This update ensures stable server communication and reliable purchase acknowledgment. Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!