# Beam Music

> The paperless music app for ensembles!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sheet.music.app.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sheet.music.app.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.sheet.music.app.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ultimate Drill Book
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 25,160
- **Rating:** 3.69 / 5 (102 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-02
- **First published:** 2022-07-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 154 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sheet.music.app.android)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ultimatedrillbook.com/beam-privacy/](https://www.ultimatedrillbook.com/beam-privacy/)

## Description

Beam Music is the ultimate paperless music app designed specifically for ensembles. Easily digitize your entire music library and distribute it to your group within seconds, eliminating the hassle of physical sheet music.

Key features include importing PDFs from Dropbox, Google Drive, and local storage, assigning full files or single pages, and editing parts by cropping or cutting. The app supports collaborative annotation tools like pencil, highlighter, and text notes, allowing student and section leaders to add shared notes for streamlined communication.

Stay perfectly in sync during rehearsals using Live Mode, which connects every ensemble member's device to display individual parts instantly without requiring an internet connection. Organize your music collection by creating song collections, set lists, and adding song durations. Additionally, safeguard your library with Beam Backup for easy restoration.

Beam Music revolutionizes ensemble practice by enhancing organization, collaboration, and efficiency through an intuitive digital platform.

## Rankings

- #398,627 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.sheet.music.app.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Beam Music is praised as a valuable app for band programs, helping manage and view music sheets efficiently with good customer support. However, multiple users report frequent crashes, app not opening, and log-in problems on Android. There are also usability issues like unreliable annotation tools, restricted zoom, lack of vertical screen mode, and missing lyre features. Overall, while the app is helpful, stability and certain functionalities need significant improvement.

### Pros

- Great tool for band programs to manage and view music efficiently
- Helpful for viewing and annotating music
- Responsive company support that helps troubleshoot device compatibility issues
- Useful app that improves organization and reduces lost music

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or fails to open on many Android devices
- Annotations and pen tool are unreliable, with marks sometimes disappearing
- App log-in issues and inability to log in or access saved music
- Limited screen orientation options; lacks vertical screen mode
- Feature limitations such as restrictive zoom controls and absence of lyre function for holding music

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sheet.music.app.android)