Explore an AI-generated instrument view when analysis is available.
Explore an AI-generated instrument view when analysis is available.
Akordify analyzes available source audio and separates musical parts where possible. The result is an estimate, not a guaranteed transcription, and processing time varies by song.
Find a song and practise drums
Search Akordify or YouTube and select a song to open its drum view automatically. After the analysis is available, switch back to guitar or another view whenever you want. The displayed hits help you follow the recording while you practise.
Explore drum songs
Select a song to open its drum view automatically. After the analysis is available, switch back to guitar or another player view.
- Bob Dylan - Knockin' On Heaven's Door (Official Audio) - Bob Dylan
- Kryštof - Cesta ft. Tomáš Klus - Kryštof
- Aina Sabha - Ramadhan Ceria (Official Music Video) - Aina Sabha
- Aneta Langerova - Hrisna Tela, Kridla Motyli (Video) - Aneta Langerova
- Leave Out All The Rest (Official Music Video) [4K Upgrade] - Linkin Park - Linkin Park
- Metallica: Nothing Else Matters (Official Music Video) - Metallica
- Kabát - Houby magický - Kabát
- Vyznání - Argema
What AI drum transcription in Akordify can do
- Drums isolated from the mix - Source separation can help the analysis focus on the selected instrument, although dense mixes and recording quality can affect the result.
- Five drum kit lanes - Kick, snare, hi-hat, toms and cymbals - each part of the kit gets its own lane, so you instantly see what plays when.
- Synced with YouTube - When a result is available, the view follows the recording for practice. Timing and detected events can still vary from one recording to another.
- Results are saved - A completed result can be saved with the song. New analysis is processed on demand, and availability depends on the source.
How to get drums from a YouTube video
- Open a song - Search for a song in Akordify or paste a YouTube video link.
- Switch to the drum view - Switch to the instrument view to start or open analysis when the source can be processed. Processing time varies and may take several minutes.
- Play along with the video - Use the available result with playback, slow sections down and listen alongside the visual guide. Check the recording because an AI estimate can miss or add events.
How AI drum recognition works
Instrument analysis is created from the available recording with AI. It can help you study a part alongside playback, but it is an estimate rather than guaranteed sheet music. Source availability, arrangement and mix quality affect the result and processing time. Compare the visual guide with what you hear, especially in dense passages.
Who drum transcription helps
- Beginner drummers - This view is useful for learning by ear, but it is an AI estimate. It may contain missed, extra or shifted events and should be checked against the recording.
- Bands and cover bands - Some YouTube sources cannot be processed. Access, source quality, instrument prominence and processing status all affect availability.
- Producers and songwriters - Use the visual guide as a starting point, then compare it with the recording and adjust your practice to the version you hear.
Frequently asked questions about drum transcription
How do I get drums for a song from YouTube?
Open a song and choose the instrument view. If the source is available, Akordify starts or loads an analysis; processing time varies by song.
Which parts of the drum kit does the AI detect?
The view can show detected events in separate lanes. Which events are visible depends on the recording and the analysis result.
Is the drum transcription accurate?
AI transcription is an estimate, not a guarantee of exact notes or hits. Clear recordings often work better, while dense mixes can produce omissions or extra events.
Can I slow down the playback?
Yes. Playback can be slowed down and sections can be looped. The visual result remains tied to playback, but its detected timing is still an estimate.
Does it work for any song?
It works for supported recordings when the source is available for processing. Private, restricted, unavailable or difficult audio may not produce a result.