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Interactive piano tutorial for "Heart Of Darkness" by Black Label Society, in C major at about 100 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

Interactive piano roll preview for "Heart Of Darkness" by Black Label Society
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Heart Of Darkness by Black Label Society
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Heart Of Darkness" by Black Label Society, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genremetal · hard rock · progressive metal
Moodaggressive · dark · intense
Signaturedark, aggressive, progressive metal anthem
C major
Key
100
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C7
F
F♯
E♭
B♭
E
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-chorusChorusVersePre-chorusChorusBridgeSoloFinal chorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitars
heavily distorted, riff‑driven guitars with tight palm‑muted chugs and soaring lead lines
driving bass guitar
tight, punchy bass that locks with the drums to reinforce the groove
powerful drums
crisp, punchy kick and snare with double‑kick patterns in the heavier sections
male lead vocals
gruff, powerful, slightly raspy timbre; clean singing with occasional aggressive inflections
clean electric guitar
bright, melodic clean guitar that adds atmospheric texture and counter‑melodies
male backing vocals
harmonized layers that thicken the choruses and add depth
Album & artist
ALBUM

Catacombs of the Black Vatican (2014)

The ninth studio album, notable for debuting at number five on the Billboard 200 and reaching number one on the Top Rock Albums chart. It features former Breaking Benjamin drummer Chad Szeliga and moves between aggressive riff-driven tracks and stripped-back, quieter moments.

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Artist

Black Label Society

Black Label Society is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1998 by guitarist and vocalist Zakk Wylde, who also served as Ozzy Osbourne's lead guitarist for many years. The band plays a mix of crushing heavy metal and blues-influenced hard rock, with Wylde's guitar work sitting at the center of everything they do. Over more than two decades they have put out twelve studio albums and built a devoted following around their reputation for heavy, uncompromising live shows.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Heart Of Darkness" in?

"Heart Of Darkness" by Black Label Society is in C major.

What is the tempo of "Heart Of Darkness"?

"Heart Of Darkness" plays at around 100 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Heart Of Darkness"?

The core progression is C7, F, F♯, E♭, B♭, and E, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Heart Of Darkness"?

The recording features distorted electric guitars, driving bass guitar, powerful drums, clean electric guitar, male lead vocals, and male backing vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Heart Of Darkness"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Heart Of Darkness" by Black Label Society into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Heart Of Darkness" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Heart Of Darkness" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 100 BPM in C major, it is friendly to pick up.

What album is "Heart Of Darkness" on?

"Heart Of Darkness" appears on Catacombs of the Black Vatican (2014).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

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