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Interactive piano tutorial for "Gerbil" by Filter, in C minor at about 83 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Gerbil by Filter
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Gerbil" 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

Genreindie rock · alternative rock · post‑punk revival
Moodmelancholic · introspective · driving
Signaturedriving post‑punk indie with a melancholic edge
C minor
Key
83
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

D
C
B
B♭
G
F
A♭
Dm
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeInstrumental breakFinal chorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, punchy kit with a steady 4/4 rock beat
bass
prominent, melodic, round, syncopated line that drives the groove
electric guitar
clean to lightly overdriven tone, playing arpeggiated chords and melodic riffs
synth pads
subtle atmospheric pads that add depth and a slight ambient texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

Short Bus (1995)

Filter's debut record, released on Reprise Records, went platinum on the strength of the single 'Hey Man Nice Shot' and established the band as a credible voice in mid-90s rock. Patrick pulled back on the industrial elements deliberately, aiming for a rock-focused sound rather than retreading Nine Inch Nails territory.

All of Short Bus
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 "Gerbil" in?

"Gerbil" by Filter is in C minor.

What is the tempo of "Gerbil"?

"Gerbil" plays at around 83 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Gerbil"?

The core progression is D, C, B, B♭, G, and F, built around the C minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Gerbil"?

The recording features drums, bass, electric guitar, and synth pads.

Can I get a piano roll for "Gerbil"?

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

Is "Gerbil" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Gerbil" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 83 BPM in C minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Gerbil" on?

"Gerbil" appears on Short Bus (1995).

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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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