Drum Music App for Working Drummers
"Transform your drumming experience with the Drum Chart Builder App!
Create intricate drum charts effortlessly, enhance your practice sessions, and unlock your full potential behind the kit. Effortlessly create and share drum charts for musicians and educators. Download now for a seamless rhythm journey!"
Use The Web App to Build Your Charts Faster
Download the app for your iPad and iPhone in
The App Store
Download the app for your Android devices in Google Play
Take your mobile device to your gigs.
Build One Page Simple Song Charts for Your Performances Fast and Easy
Use the DrumChartBuilder.com Web App to Build Your Charts and Setlists Faster,
Download the app to your mobile device in The App Store or
Google Play with the same email and take your mobile device to your gigs.
This App is Designed by Author Liz Ficalora
"How to Write a Fast and Easy Drum Chart."
The method is based upon this book.
"I had to chart 96 songs in two weeks!
So I designed Drum Chart Builder."
Liz Ficalora
Stop Sweating
Drum Chart Builder Has You Covered
If you have to chart music fast because the band leaves in 2 weeks, you are in the right place
Drum Chart Builder is a tool to building simple song charts and setlists fast so you can arrive prepared.
List of Benefits
- Full Chart On One Page
- No Bar After Bar Of Notation
- Keep Organized
- Charts Are Clean And Clear
- Works on All Devices
- Playable Drum Patterns
- 14 Global Fonts to Choose From
- Add Color to Your Charts
- Change Size of Text in Your Chart
- Performance Mode to View Each Chart One By One
- Tap Drum Pattern On Each Chart to Hear Feel and Tempo Fast (My favorite)
- Create, Edit and Save Setlists for All Your Bands
- Drum Pattern Preset Library and Custom Drum Patterns
- Build Charts on Your Computer and Take Your Mobile Device and Go
- Share Charts with Other Drummers and Students
- Export As A Pdf Save And Print and Create an Artists Song Book
- Support Page with Instructional Videos
- Fast Responding Support
- Download to your mobile devices in The App Store and Google Play
TRY THE FREE 7 DAY TRIAL AND BUILD YOUR CHARTS TODAY!
From Chart to Show!
Here’s a simple and clear video that walks through the step-by-step use of the Drum Chart Builder app, from building charts to using them live with a setlist.
How To Use This App to Make a Drum Chart.
WATCH THIS VIDEO!!
Try Drum Chart Builder for 7 Days
- Drum Chart Builder is a Subscription Application
- All Subscriptions Include a 7 Day Free Trial - Full Version
Try Sharing A Chart with a Friend or Student
PRICING
Free Account
View Charts and Setlist Only and Can Receive Shared Charts.
Great for Students to Receive Instructors Charts for Practice. Patterns Are Playable
Standard Subscription
- $8.99 per month
- $49.99 per year
Create & Edit Charts and Setlists and Receive Shared Charts and Edit
Great for Working Drummers who are working with many bands.
Pro Subscription
- $12.99 per month
- $69.99 per year
Create, Edit, Share and Receive Charts, Create Setlists
Great for Working Drummers who are teaching and need subs.
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BEYOND BOUNDARIES
Chart and Setlist Dashboard
View a List of Your Favorite Charts
View a List of Recent Charts
View a List of Up Coming Gigs
View Charts You Have Shared or Received
"Welcome to our Drum Chart Builder's dynamic home page.
Dive into your drumming world by effortlessly accessing and managing your favorite charts, recent selections, up coming show and gigs, and shared and received content.
With intuitive navigation, explore and select with ease, enhancing your drumming experience like never before."
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BUILD IT TODAY AND USE AT YOUR GIG TONIGHT
Drum Chart Library
Add New Charts
View and Edit Charts
Search Chart Library
Duplicate Charts
Delete Charts
Add to Favorites
Share Charts With Drummers and Students
Export As a PDF and Print
Discover the Drum Chart Music Library, your all-in-one rhythm sanctuary.
Seamlessly add, edit, view, export PDFs, and search through your collection. Duplicate for variations, delete effortlessly, and mark favorites for quick access.
Share your beats effortlessly, empowering collaborative creativity. Elevate your drumming experience with streamlined control and precision
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START WITH A BLANK CHART TEMPLATE
DRUM CHART TEMPLATE
Add Song Title and Artists Name
Add Time Signature, Tempo, Feel and Genre
Quick Tap Metronome
Undo Redo
Zoom In - Zoom Out
3 Tier Blocks to add Song Form, Bar Numbers and Your Drumming Notes
Add A Pattern from Your Library or Preset Library
Popup Tool Box to Move and Edit Blocks
Moveable Dropdown Box To Select Song Form, Notation and Bar Numbers
Export and Print Charts
"The blank chart template in Drum Chart Builder offers a versatile starting point for creating detailed drum charts. Add the song title, artist name, time signature, tempo, feel, and genre. Utilize the quick tap metronome, undo/redo, and zoom options. Use the 3-tier blocks for song form, bar numbers, drumming notes. Add patterns from your library or the preset library. The moveable dropdown box ensures efficient and organized chart creation."
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ADD STREAMING MUSIC LINKS
LINK YOUR SONGS TO EACH CHART FOR EASY ACCESS
Add Song Link from Spotify, Apple Music and more to Your Chart
Easy Access to Hear The Song You Have to Chart
Access to Song Link in Performance Mode
Link Your Mp3's Through a Playlist From Your Music Streaming Provider or an online link.
"The Insert Music Link feature in Drum Chart Builder allows users to add song links from Spotify, Apple Music, and more directly to their charts. This ensures easy access to the song for charting and performance. In Performance Mode, the link provides quick playback, enhancing practice and live performance preparation."
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ADD NOTATION TO YOUR CHART
INSERT FIGURES AND SYMBOLS INTO YOUR CHART
Add Notation
Add Rests
Add Song Form Using the Fast Dropdown
Add Symbols
Add Instrument Icons
Moveable Dropdown Box
"The Insert Figure library in Drum Chart Builder enables users to enhance their drum charts with precision. It offers tools to add notation, rests, and song forms using a quick dropdown. Symbols and instrument icons can be incorporated easily. A moveable dropdown box simplifies customization, ensuring an intuitive and organized chart creation process."
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BUILD YOUR OWN PATTERN LIBRARY
ADD PATTERNS FROM YOUR LIBRARY TO YOUR CHARTS
Add Patterns Directly Into the Library From Your Charts for Easy Access
Search Your Library With a Key Word You Create to Find the Right Pattern Fast
Build Your Own Click Track and Save In Your Library
Add Patterns Directly Into the Your Library on the Pattern Page
Preset Pattern Library is Located Below Your Library
The User Pattern Library lets you save your custom drum patterns for quick and easy access anytime. Your saved patterns appear at the top, with the Preset Pattern Library just below—ready to use or inspire. Organize your grooves your way and build your personal collection directly in the app.
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CHART EDITOR TOOL BOX
MOVE, COPY, DELETE, CUT, PASTE, ADD BLOCKS
Add Blocks Right and Left
Move Blocks Up, Down, Right and Left
Paste Right and Left
Move Multi Blocks Up and Down at One Time. Time Saver!
Cut a Block
Delete a Block
Tap the blue triangle in any Song Form block to open the powerful new Chart Editor Toolbox. Instantly move, copy, paste, or delete blocks with ease. This streamlined editing feature gives you full control to quickly arrange or tweak your drum charts, making updates fast, intuitive, and performance-ready.
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14 GLOBAL FONTS AND ADD COLOR AND CHANGE SIZE OF THE TEXT
14 NEW GLOBAL FONTS- ADD COLOR AND CHANGE SIZE TO MAKE IT FIT
Add Color to all Song Forms to Make Them Stand Out
Add Color to Text for Fills, Accents and Lyrics
- Change the Size of the Text to Make it Fit S-M-L
14 Fonts to Choose From for Charts and Setlists
The new Drum Chart Builder update gives you full creative control over how your charts look and read. You can now add color to highlight sections and cues, and adjust text sizes for song form titles and drum instruction lines to fit your personal reading style. Plus, we’ve added 14 new global fonts you can use across your charts and setlists—so you can choose the perfect look for every gig. Whether you’re performing live, rehearsing, or teaching, these new customization tools make your charts more readable, expressive, and professional—built for the way real working drummers play and perform.
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ADD DRUM PATTERNS USED IN EACH SONG FORM
CUSTOM PATTERNS AND PRESET LIBRARY
Playable One and Two Bar Patterns
Add Unlimited Patterns. (Best is 4 one bar patterns to a chart or 4 two bar patterns to a chart to fit on one page correctly).
Choose Multiple Instruments
Create Fills
Build Patterns in Many Time Signatures
Create Your Own Click Track
Preset Drum Pattern Library to Make Charting Fast
Create Your Own Library of Patterns You Use the Most
Subdivisions 8th, 16th, 32nd, 16th note Triple and 8th Note Triples
"Unlock the power of personalization with your User Account page.
Tailor your drumming experience to perfection by customizing Appearance, Font, and Metronome settings.
Manage your account effortlessly, ensuring seamless access to your curated content.
Elevate your drumming journey with intuitive customization options, empowering your musical expression."
TRY THE FREE 7 DAY TRIAL AND BUILD YOUR CHARTS TODAY!
STUDIO TO STAGE
SETLIST MAKER
Add New Setlist
Add Band Name, Venue and Date
Add Sets
Add a Chart, Add a Song, Add a Note
Change a Chart and Edit
Add Multiple Charts to Your Setlist At One Time in Order
Search Setlists for Performances
Duplicate, Edit, Delete and View Setlists
Undo Redo
"Introducing the Setlist Maker, your stage-ready companion.
Craft, edit, and view setlists seamlessly. Customize with notes for flawless performances.
Elevate your gigs with precision planning and collaborative creativity, all in one intuitive platform."
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PLAY IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME
PERFORMANCE MODE
View Charts One By One
Swipe Left to Right to View Each Chart
See Next Song Title At the Top of Each Chart
Tap Top to Start Metronome Click
Tap Pattern to Play and Hear Feel
Edit Charts From Performance Mode
Select Music Link to Open Song in Your Music Provider
"Optimize your performance with our Performance Mode.
Easily access and navigate charts, seamlessly swiping left or right to transition between songs.
Stay in sync with the Metronome click or tap pattern to hear the tempo and feel ensuring flawless timing. Plus, conveniently view the next song title at the top of each chart for smooth transitions.
Elevate your stage presence effortlessly."
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PRESET DRUM PATTERN LIBRARY
PRESET DRUM PATTERN LIBRARY
Preset Basic Pattern Library
Preset Advanced Pattern Library
Edit Preset Patterns After Importing into Your Chart
Preset Patterns in 4/4, 6/8, 12/8, 3/4 Time Signatures
All Preset Pattens are Playable
Preset Iconic Drum Patterns, Learn Them Fast
Iconic Preset Patterns Include - Purdie Shuffle - Rosanna - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
The Preset Pattern Library gives you instant access to iconic drum grooves like the Purdie Shuffle and Rosanna ready to drop straight into your charts. Hear, learn, and play legendary rhythms that bring your charts to life. Plus, create your own personal library of patterns for quick access anytime. Save your custom grooves alongside the presets, making it easy to mix classics with your unique style.
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SHARE YOUR CHARTS
AVAILABLE WITH A PRO ACCOUNT
7 DAY TRIAL IS A FULL VERSION AND INCLUDES SHARING
SHARING FEATURE
Share charts with your students
Share charts with a fill-in drummer
Keep track of all charts shared
Share charts as invite Read Only to protect your charts
Share charts as Read/Write so users can collaborate together.
Add and save emails
"Introducing drum chart sharing, the simple and professional way to get charts to students and fill-in's fast.
With Drum Chart Builder, drummers can easily share charts by entering the recipient’s email address and sending a link via email. This allows another drummer or student to instantly access the chart, making collaboration and learning more efficient. Share Read Only to protect your charts or share Read/Write for others to be able to edit shared charts.
This feature is only available with a Pro Account.
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PLAY IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME
ACCOUNT PAGE AND SETTINGS
Appearance - Light mode to Dark Mode
Edit Metronome Playback Bars
Turn On and Off Email Notifications
Subscriptions Expiration
Account Settings
Choose from 14 fonts
Chart Hide and Show Setting
"Unlock the power of personalization with your User Account page.
Tailor your drumming experience to perfection by customizing Appearance, Font, and Metronome settings.
Manage your account effortlessly.
Elevate your drumming journey with intuitive customization options, empowering your musical expression."
TRY THE FREE 7 DAY TRIAL AND BUILD YOUR CHARTS TODAY!
FEATURES
CHART AND SETLIST DASHBOARD
Organize your repertoire of charts, and see all of your setlists in the Manager — edit, view, create PDFs, duplicate and delete, all from one place
QUICK DROPDOWN MENUS
Insert song form and bar numbers as you could out the song form using the fast Drop-Menus. Move, copy, add or delete bars and add your own custom text.
CUSTOM DRUM PATTERNS
Create and customize any pattern with the Pattern Editor — edit, save, change time signature and build a library of your own drum patterns you used the most.
Choose from ride and crash cymbals and create drum fills for up to 4 toms. Create one or two bar patterns and insert into your chart fast.
ADD COLOR TO YOUR CHART
Use the song form popup window to change the color of the Song Form text, Drum Instruction block text, notation and symbols in your chart
NOTATION SUBDIVISIONS
Create 1 and two bar patterns fast and easy with the new editor. Choose time signatures and note durations such as 16th, 32nd, 16th note triples,
Choose different instruments to add to your patterns such as toms and percussion. Create your own click track to keep you in the groove.
CHANGE SIZE OF TEXT
Use the song form popup window to select S-M-L for the Song Form text, Drum Instruction block text, notation and symbols in your chart
QUICK SETLIST MAKER AND VIEWER
Make Setlists from your charts, and view them by swiping left to right one-by-one with a single swipe.
Click or touch the top if each chart to start the built in metronome so you can count the band in.
14 GLOBAL FONTS
14 fonts to choose from to customize your charts and setlist.
Adjust metronome for performances. Show and hide title fields to make room on charts.
ADD NOTATION, RESTS AND SYMBOLS
Use the Insert Figure library to add notation, rests and symbols to your chart. Add the cowbell symbol open high hat or diamonds to your chart making it fast to read and easy to play. Simply select a bar to open the dropdown menu and select Insert Figure to open the library.
SHARE CHARTS WITH YOUR STUDENTS
Choose charts to share when you need a fill in for your gigs. Select the share icon on the chart card in the drum chart library. Enter the email to whom you would like to share the chart with. Select Read Only or Read and Write and send. Sharing Setlists are Coming Soon
EXPORT CHARTS AS PDF'S
Export all charts to a single PDF file for printing copies for gigs or your students.
SHARE YOUR CHARTS WITH FELLOW DRUMMERS
Use the quick feature to send a chart or charts to a fill in drummer or music director.
MY DRUM PATTERN LIBRARY
View and edit all your patterns in your library in one place.
Add patterns directly in the library of add patterns from your chart.
ADD A MUSIC LINK TO ALL YOUR CHARTS
Select the headphone icon in the main menu to open the dropdown box
to insert a link to a song using Spotify, Apple Music or other music providers.
MEASURE COUNTING TOOL
A counting tool to make sure you know where you are in the chart. Visually see the count as you hear a click and follow the count as you play and never get lost. This counter supports time signature changes and tempo changes. Check it out!
FAST PRESET PATTERN LIBRARY
Quickly add drum patterns with a single click from the preset Drum Pattern Library: choose from a variety of musical styles and common rhythmic feels, such as straight 8ths, 16ths, Shuffle, or Waltz.
PREVIEW NEXT SONG TITLE
Quickly see the next up song in the performance mode so you know what song is next on the setist before you turn the page.
Take the Test!
What Pattern Do You Hear?
Do you have the skills to notate drum patterns heard in a recording? Take the test and find out.
Listen to the patterns in a recording and write down your answers on a piece of paper.
Answer are given at the end of the video.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Have more questions? All feedback is appreciated get in touch connect with us
Jodi Smith
"This Software is Exactly What I am Looking For. Thank you so much"
Lily Wilde
"Drum Chart Builder is a fantastic and easy to use tool! Not only is it user friendly and practical, the system itself helps to learn the songs you need to chart! I highly recommend this product”"
Dan Dukes
"Awesome"
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