Piano Songs with Block Chord Bass
1,446 songs — Block chord bass plays full chords in the left hand on each beat — the simplest, most forgiving accompaniment. Perfect for beginners, common in hymns and folk songs.
How block chord bass works
Block chord pattern: LH plays the full triad (3 notes) together on each beat or chord change. No melodic movement in the bass — just harmonic support.
FRANKENSTEIN
Edgar Winter Group
FRANKENSTEIN
The Edgar Winter Group
THANK GOD I FOUND YOU
Mariah Carey
When You Believe
Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey
Hold My Heart
Sara Bareilles
MOVEMENT
Hozier
O HOLY NIGHT
Carpenters
OMIGOD YOU GUYS
Legally Blonde The Musical
STAND
Donnie McClurkin
DO I MAKE YOU PROUD
Taylor Hicks
EMOTIONS
Mariah Carey
I TURN TO YOU
Christina Aguilera
I'VE GOT A DREAM
Mandy Moore
LET'S GET IT ON
Marvin Gaye
PATIENCE
The Lumineers
MAKING LOVE OUT OF NOTHING AT ALL
Air Supply
PRAYING
Kesha
SETTLE FOR ME
Santino Fontana
CHEETAH SISTERS
The Cheetah Girls
DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY
Pentatonix
DO SOMETHING
Matthew West
Once More I Can See
Frank Wildhorn
One Knight
Frank Wildhorn
SEI PARTE ORMAI DI ME
Il Divo
CAN'T STOP THE FEELING
Justin Timberlake
CHUNKY
Bruno Mars
DON'T WANNA KNOW
Maroon 5
Follow Me
John Denver
HOW DO I LOVE HER
Steven Curtis Chapman
IMAGINE
Ariana Grande
I WANNA KNOW
Joe
LOVE
Musiq Soulchild
REFLECTIONS
Michael McDonald
THE TIME OF MY LIFE
Glee Cast
When You Believe
Stephen Schwartz
WITH YOU I'M BORN AGAIN
Billy Preston
8 (circle)
Bon Iver
AMERICANO
Lady Gaga
BRIGHT LIGHTS
Matchbox Twenty
Butterfly
Jason Mraz
DON'T KILL MY VIBE
Sigrid
INCOMPLETE
Sisqo
JINGLE BELLS
Glee Cast
MEANT TO BE
Spencer Lee
NO
Meghan Trainor
Stay
Sara Bareilles
THE APPEAL
Kirk Franklin
7 THINGS
Miley Cyrus
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Frequently asked questions
- What is block chord bass?
- Block chord bass means the left hand plays the entire chord (typically 3 notes) all together, like striking a triangle. Simpler than broken patterns like arpeggios or oom-pah.
- Are block chords easier than other bass patterns?
- Yes — block chords are the most beginner-friendly because you don't have to think about which note to play when. You just hold the chord shape and strike. Great starting point.
- What songs use block chord bass?
- Most hymns, many folk songs, and beginner-arranged pop songs use block chords. Browse the list for examples — most are rated easy or beginner difficulty.