Drumline Break Creator
John Ostler
About this app
- Age 10
- Updated Jul 27, 2020
- OS IOS
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Drumline Break Creator is a fast, mobile percussion writing tool for building drumline breaks, cadences, and warm-ups. Designed for marching band educators, arrangers, and battery players, it streamlines beat creation and practice with precision controls and share-ready exports.
Core features
- Visual pattern editor with grid and percussion notation for snare, tenors, basses, and cymbals
- Built-in rudiment and sticking tools for flams, drags, diddles, rolls, accents, and split bass parts
- Tempo, time signature, subdivision, and count-off with looped playback and metronome
- Export audio and MIDI for practice tracks, plus printable PDF charts and share links
Why it’s different
- Optimized for quick sketch-to-finish workflows during rehearsals or on the go
- Percussion-focused utilities like tap tempo, dynamic markings, and voice isolation for part-by-part checks
- Reliable exports for marching band, drum corps, indoor percussion, and educator lesson plans
Keywords: drumline app, percussion writing, beat maker, marching band, music notation, metronome, MIDI export, PDF charts, practice tool
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How to use:
1. Download and open the app, then create a new project to start a break, cadence, or warm-up.
2. Select your lineup (snare, tenors, bass, cymbals), set tempo and time signature, and choose your subdivision and count-off.
3. Compose patterns by tapping pads or placing notes on the grid, apply rudiments and stickings, and split bass parts across drums.
4. Refine your groove by looping sections, adjusting dynamics and accents, toggling voice isolation, and syncing with the metronome.
5. Save and share by exporting audio for practice, MIDI for DAWs, and PDF charts for rehearsal, or send a project link to your ensemble.