Practice Feature Overview

Core capabilities, use cases, and usage of FlowBeats practice features

Last updated: 2026-03-21

The Practice feature helps you combine multiple rhythm sections into a complete practice routine, ideal for instrument rehearsal, performance preparation, and daily training.

What Problem Does This Solve

  • Structured Practice: Break down practice into sections, master difficult parts step by step
  • Tempo Progression: Set independent BPM for each section to practice from slow to fast
  • Performance Prep: Arrange setlist order in advance, switch quickly in Stage Mode
  • Muscle Memory: Build familiarity by repeating section sequences

Core Concepts

Practice

A practice contains multiple sections arranged in order. Each practice has:

  • Name: An identifiable practice title
  • Section List: Rhythm configurations to play in sequence

Section

A section is the basic unit of a practice. Each section contains:

  • Rhythm Preset: References a saved rhythm preset (includes sequencer pattern, time signature, subdivision, etc.)
  • BPM: Playback tempo for this section (can override preset's default BPM)
  • Measure Count: Number of measures this section loops

Getting Started

Creating a Practice

  1. Tap the + button in the top right of the practice list
  2. Enter a practice name
  3. Tap Add Section to select a rhythm preset
  4. Set BPM and measure count for each section
  5. Tap Save to finish

Editing a Practice

  1. Tap the Edit button on a practice card
  2. Modify the practice name or section configuration
  3. Drag sections to reorder
  4. Tap a section to edit BPM and measure count
  5. Save changes

Deleting a Practice

  1. Swipe left on a practice card
  2. Tap the delete button
  3. Confirm deletion

Section Configuration

BPM Setting

Each section can have an independent BPM (range: 10-300). This allows you to:

  • Use different tempos within the same practice
  • Slow down difficult sections for focused practice
  • Simulate real performance tempo changes

Measure Count Setting

Measure count determines playback duration in Stage Mode:

  • Loop Mode: Section loops indefinitely until manually switched
  • Sequential Mode: Section advances to the next after playing the set number of measures

Range: 1-64 measures

Relation to Other Modules

  • Rhythm: Sections in a practice reference rhythm presets, which provide rhythm patterns and sound kit configuration
  • Stage Mode: Practices can enter Stage Mode for live performance or full routine rehearsal
  • Harmony: Rhythm presets can be combined with chord progressions (Harmony feature)

Notes

  • Practice names cannot exceed 20 characters
  • Each section must reference a rhythm preset
  • Presets referenced by practices cannot be deleted; modify the practice first
  • Free version has practice quantity limits; subscribe for unlimited practices