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Interactive piano tutorial for "Cancer" by Filter, in C major at about 143 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Cancer by Filter
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Cancer" by Filter, 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

Genreindustrial rock · post‑punk · noise rock
Moodaggressive · dark · chaotic
Signatureindustrial post‑punk noise assault
C major
Key
143
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Dm
B♭
C
A♭
G
F
Cm
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusInstrumental breakVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeBreakdownFinal chorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitars
heavily overdriven, playing jagged, dissonant riffs
driving bassline
tight, punchy, syncopated, anchoring the rhythm
industrial drum machine
mechanical, metallic percussion with sharp hits and programmed patterns
distorted electric guitar solo
raw, feedback‑laden lead that cuts through the mix
synth pads and noise textures
dark, atmospheric layers that add depth and tension
industrial sound effects
metallic clangs, static bursts, and processed noise that reinforce the abrasive aesthetic
Album & artist
ALBUM

Title of Record (1999)

Filter's second album came out on Reprise Records and peaked at number 30 on the Billboard 200, going on to sell over a million copies in the US. Recording was slow going at first because of lineup shuffles and Patrick building his own studio, but the finished record became the band's commercial and critical high point.

All of Title of Record
Artist

Filter

Filter is an American rock band from Cleveland, Ohio, built around singer and guitarist Richard Patrick, who left Nine Inch Nails before starting the project in 1993. The band works in industrial rock, post-grunge, and alternative metal, and Patrick has remained the one constant member through a long series of lineup changes. Their sound leans on distorted guitars, electronic textures, and Patrick's melodic but often raw vocals.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Cancer" in?

"Cancer" by Filter is in C major.

What is the tempo of "Cancer"?

"Cancer" plays at around 143 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "Cancer"?

The core progression is Dm, B♭, C, A♭, G, and F, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Cancer"?

The recording features distorted electric guitars, driving bassline, industrial drum machine, synth pads and noise textures, distorted electric guitar solo, and industrial sound effects.

Can I get a piano roll for "Cancer"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Cancer" by Filter into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Cancer" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Cancer" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 143 BPM in C major, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "Cancer" on?

"Cancer" appears on Title of Record (1999).

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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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