A step grid built for speed
Tap cells across a voice-by-subdivision grid to place hits. Cycle through ghost notes, accents, flams, buzzes and diddles without leaving the keyboard. Triplets and sixteenths live side by side — no fighting the software.
Drum notation, fast.
Write drum charts as fast as you can hear them.
A quick, focused tool for drum teachers, students and working drummers. Sketch a groove, share a link, print a worksheet — no heavyweight notation software, no install.
Features
Everything a drummer needs to write a chart.
Score and worksheet layouts
Pick a clean engraved score for gigs, or a teaching worksheet with numbered exercises and consistent columns. Beam follows real engraving conventions — beaming, repeats, rests — so charts look right, not rough.
Share a link, export a PDF
Send a live link that always shows the latest version, or a frozen snapshot that works offline. Export a print-ready PDF of the whole chart, or a PNG of a single groove to drop into a message.
Works on every device
Beam is a web app you can install to your home screen — phone, tablet, or desktop, one place for every chart. Charts sync across your devices automatically when you sign in.
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.
Every plan includes the full editor. Pay only for export, unlimited charts, and teaching tools.
£0 forever
Everything you need to start writing and sharing drum charts.
- Full step-grid editor
- Pattern generator
- Cloud sync across your devices
- Live + snapshot share links
- Up to 10 charts
£4 per month · £40/year
For working drummers and serious students who want the lot.
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited charts
- PDF + PNG export
- Setlists — ordered collections of charts
£12 per month · £120/year
Built for drum teachers running a studio of students.
- Everything in Pro
- Student roster
- Worksheet progress tracking
- Share charts with your students
Your next chart is 30 seconds away.
No sign-up needed to try it. Open Beam and start tapping.
Start writing charts