Errors in the Transcribed Drum Sheet Music: What to Do?

Encountered errors in your transcription? Here’s how to fix them.

Written by Dimitri

Updated 2 months ago

Even if you follow all our best practices, DrumConvert may still produce a few transcription errors. Automatic drum transcription is a complex process, and mistakes like misidentified drum hits, missing notes, or slight timing inaccuracies can occasionally occur.

DrumConvert generates standard drum notation, which you should carefully review to ensure the transcription reflects your performance as accurately as possible.

1) Instantly edit your sheet music in our in-app editor (Premium Only)

If you’ve subscribed to a plan and transcribed a full track (not just the free 30-second preview), you now have access to our built-in sheet music editor right after your transcription is complete.

With this editor, you can:

- Visually correct wrong notes directly on the digital sheet music.

- Add or remove notes, adjust durations, time signatures, and dynamics.

- Play back your transcription using realistic sounds.

- Print your final sheet or export it as PDF, MIDI, or MusicXML.

- Work interactively on desktop, tablet or smartphone, without installing anything.

This feature is seamlessly integrated into the sheet music view and requires no software download or file export.

⚠️ Please note: This in-app editing tool is only available for full transcriptions done with a paid plan. Free 30-second previews are view-only and cannot be edited inside the app.

🥁 2) Try another version of the track

If you’re not tied to a specific recording, consider using a different version of the same drum performance.

For better accuracy:

✅ Use a recording with isolated drums and minimal background noise

✅ Choose a studio-quality version over a live performance

✅ Pick a simplified groove if available

💡 Tip: Always use the 30-second free trial to preview the accuracy of the transcription before converting a full track.

✏ 3) Manually correct errors in the drum score

If you want to keep a specific version, the best option is to edit the MIDI file manually to adjust timing or notation issues.

Most drum or MIDI editors allow you to:

✅ Correct rhythmic inconsistencies

✅ Adjust note placements or velocities

✅ Add missing drum hits or rests

Here are some free tools to help you edit your drum MIDI files:

• Aria Maestosa

• Signal

• Amped Studio

• Soundation

• Online Sequencer

Once you’ve refined the MIDI file, you can convert it into a clean PDF drum score using notation software like MuseScore or Flat.io.

🎼 4) Transcribe again with musical context

Before launching the transcription, you can help DrumConvert improve accuracy by inputting details such as:

✅ Time signature (e.g. 4/4, 6/8)

✅ BPM (tempo)

This helps align the rhythmic grid and enhances the overall transcription quality.

🥁 Start transcribing your drum tracks with DrumConvert today!

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