295 songs · Alberti Bass

Piano Songs with Alberti Bass

Alberti bass — a classical technique where the left hand plays broken chord patterns (low-high-middle-high) — defines much of Mozart, Haydn, and early Beethoven. Elegant, flowing accompaniment that supports melody without competing.

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G
Picking Up The Pieces
Paloma Faith
Beginner G · ♩=138· 7 chords
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A
Russian Roulette
Rihanna
Beginner A · ♩=80· 7 chords
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G
Someone Like You
Adele
Beginner G · ♩=68· 7 chords
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B
Sunny Afternoon
The Kinks
Beginner Bb · ♩=130· 6 chords
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B
Walking In The Air
Howard Blake
Beginner Bb · ♩=120· 9 chords
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C
YAKETY YAK
The Coasters
Beginner C · ♩=200· 3 chords
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B
Yesterday
The Beatles
Beginner Bb · ♩=120· 10 chords
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Frequently asked questions

What is Alberti bass?
Named after composer Domenico Alberti (1710-1740), Alberti bass is a classical left-hand pattern where you play broken chord notes in the order: lowest, highest, middle, highest. Heard throughout Mozart and early Beethoven sonatas.
Is Alberti bass hard to play?
Moderate difficulty — the pattern itself is mechanical, but maintaining steady tempo + even dynamics in the LH while playing expressive RH melody requires practice. Classic intermediate-level technique.
What pieces use Alberti bass?
Mozart's "Sonata in C Major" K. 545 (a.k.a. "Sonata Facile") is the textbook example. Many Haydn sonatas and Beethoven early works use it. Browse this collection for piano-friendly arrangements.