Piano Songs with Pedal Bass
1,534 songs — Pedal bass holds a single note (the pedal) underneath shifting harmonies above. Creates tension and resolution — common in classical music, gospel, and reflective ballads.
How pedal bass works
Pedal point: LH sustains one bass note (typically the tonic or dominant) while RH chords change above. The static bass creates harmonic tension that resolves when the bass finally moves.
SWEET LOVE
Anita Baker
TEAM
Lorde
THE BIRD AND THE WORM
Owl City
THE GOOD STUFF
Kenny Chesney
THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER
Reba McEntire
THE LAST SONG
Elton John
THIS IS WHY WE CAN'T HAVE NICE THINGS
Taylor Swift
THREE TIMES A LADY
The Commodores
WHY
Rascal Flatts
WRAPPED IN RED
Kelly Clarkson
YOUNG
Kenny Chesney
YOUNG GIRLS
Bruno Mars
YOU'RE ALL I NEED TO GET BY
Michael McDonald
A PLACE IN THE CHOIR
Celtic Thunder
APOLOGIZE
Timbaland featuring OneRepublic
AS LONG AS YOU LOVE ME
Justin Bieber
BETTER
Khalid
BLUE COLLAR MAN
Styx
BOOM CLAP
Charlie XCX
BRAND NEW
Ben Rector
BRIGHT LIGHTS BIGGER CITY
Cee Lo Green
CLEARLY
Grace VanderWaal
COME TO JESUS
Mindy Smith
COP CAR
Keith Urban
DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING
Alicia Keys
DON'T BE CRUEL
Elvis Presley
DON'T BOTHER
Shakira
EMPTY GARDEN
Elton John
FEEL AGAIN
OneRepublic
FOOL FOR YOU
Cee Lo Green
GRACELAND
Paul Simon
HAVEN'T GOT TIME FOR THE PAIN
Carly Simon
HURRICANE
Luke Combs
I AND LOVE AND YOU
The Avett Brothers
IF WE'VE EVER NEEDED YOU
Casting Crowns
I HOLD ON
Dierks Bentley
In Christ Alone
Passion
IN COLOR
Jamey Johnson
I STILL BELIEVE
Jeremy Camp
Jesus, Son of God
Chris Tomlin
KING
Tree63
LEAVE A LITTLE ROOM FOR GOD
Neil Diamond
LET THE RIVER RUN
Carly Simon
LE TUE PAROLE
Andrea Bocelli
LIFT ME UP
Christina Aguilera
LINGER
The Cranberries
LOVE ME HARDER
Ariana Grande & The Weeknd
MY CHURCH
Maren Morris
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pedal bass on piano?
- A pedal bass (or pedal point) is when the left hand holds a single bass note steady while the chords change above. Creates suspense and dramatic effect — common in cinematic music and gospel.
- Is pedal bass easy?
- Technically yes — you're just holding one note. The challenge is rhythm awareness in the right hand, since you can't hear chord changes in the bass.
- Where is pedal bass used?
- Gospel music, organ-style hymns, cinematic film scores, and any piece that needs a building, suspended feel. Bach's organ works are famous for extended pedal points.