Frequently Asked Questions

Cadance is a dance class music app built to keep classes moving with fast access, class‑friendly controls, and reliable playback. It’s the sequel to BarreNotes.

Download on the App Store: Cadance. Cadance is free to download and includes a Free (fully BarreNotes compatible) tier. Upgrade anytime to unlock more.

Cadance provides pro tempo control (-50% to +100%), repeats (up to 4), class timers, and a class-friendly interface designed for fast teaching workflows. Spark+ adds advanced tools like Delay Start, Metronome, local file import, and Apple Watch support. Artist and Patron add Apple Music subscription features.

No. Cadance works great with the music in your device library. If you have an Apple Music subscription, Artist and Patron tiers unlock additional Apple Music capabilities (downloaded tracks and streaming, respectively).

Yes. Tempo control and repeats are core to Cadance. Deeper guides are here: How To.

Yes, this is a big improvement over BarreNotes! We make it easy to push your music to Cadance via AirDrop or pull it from the cloud or a shared drive. See How To for Cadance features guide.

Cadence refers to a rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds in language, music, or activity. It can describe the beat or measure of rhythmical motion, such as in music or military chants.

In music, a cadence marks the end of a phrase, creating a sense of resolution.

• Authentic cadence: a strong resolution, typically moving from a dominant chord (V) to the tonic (I).
• Half cadence: ends on a dominant chord, creating an incomplete feeling.
• Plagal cadence: moves from the subdominant (IV) to the tonic (I), often called the “Amen cadence.”
• Deceptive cadence: leads you to expect a resolution that does not occur.

In speech, cadence supports clarity and expression — the rise, fall, and timing that make phrases land.

In marching, cadence refers to rhythmic chants that help maintain pace and unity of movement.

Cadence can also refer to the rhythm or tempo at which a physical exercise is performed. In activities like running, cycling, or weightlifting, cadence is often measured in beats per minute (BPM), repetitions per minute (RPM), or steps per minute (SPM). Understanding cadence helps optimize performance, enhance endurance, and reduce injury risk.

Cadence helps define structure and emotional impact in music, improves flow in language, and supports synchronization in movement. In class, that translates into clean starts, consistent tempo, and less interruption.

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