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Interactive piano tutorial for "Child's Anthem" by Toto, in C♯ minor at about 143 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Child's Anthem by Toto
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Child's Anthem" by Toto, 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

Genrerock · pop · classic rock
Mooduplifting · anthemic
Signatureclassic rock anthem with a bright, sing‑along feel
C minor
Key
143
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Cm
Am
Bmaj/3
E
E13
Emaj/3
Fmin/b3
Amaj9
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
clear, strong male lead voice with a confident, anthemic delivery
drums
steady, driving rock beat with crisp snare and open hi‑hats
electric guitar
clean, melodic rhythm guitar with bright chord voicings and occasional lead fills
bass guitar
solid, round bassline that locks tightly with the drums
piano
bright, percussive piano chords that reinforce the harmonic rhythm
Album & artist
ALBUM

Toto (1978)

The band's debut, released on Columbia Records in October 1978, mixed soft pop with synth and hard-rock elements and produced three top-50 singles including 'Hold the Line', which spent six weeks in the US top 10. Critics were cool on it at first, but it built a strong following and established the band's signature sound.

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Artist

Toto

Toto is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1977 by a group of seasoned session musicians. Their music pulls from pop, rock, R&B, soul, and hard rock, giving them a sound that sits somewhere between arena rock and polished studio craft. They have released 14 studio albums and sold over 40 million records worldwide.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Child's Anthem" in?

"Child's Anthem" by Toto is in C♯ minor.

What is the tempo of "Child's Anthem"?

"Child's Anthem" plays at around 143 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Child's Anthem"?

The core progression is C♯m, A♭m, Bmaj/3, E, E13, and Emaj/3, built around the C♯ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Child's Anthem"?

The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, piano, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Child's Anthem"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Child's Anthem" by Toto into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Child's Anthem" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Child's Anthem" 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♯ minor, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "Child's Anthem" on?

"Child's Anthem" appears on Toto (1978).

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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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