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.

Other bass patterns:Octave BassOom-pah BassBlock Chord BassWalking BassAlberti BassArpeggio BassMixed Bass

BAD CASE OF LOVING YOU

Robert Palmer

MediumKey E148 BPM
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BETTER MAN

Little Big Town

MediumKey Bb144 BPM
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BYE BYE

Mariah Carey

MediumKey Eb68 BPM
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CENTER

Charlie Hall

MediumKey E104 BPM
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CHRISTMAS IN DIXIE

Alabama

EasyKey D92 BPM
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CHURCH BELLS

Carrie Underwood

EasyKey Bb76 BPM
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COCKTAILS FOR TWO

Spike Jones & His City Slickers

MediumKey C150 BPM
Play

COOL KIDS

Echosmith

MediumKey Bb125 BPM
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CRACKLIN' ROSIE

Neil Diamond

MediumKey Gb120 BPM
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CRY OUT TO JESUS

Third Day

MediumKey C135 BPM
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Dance With Me Tonight

Olly Murs

EasyKey D160 BPM
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DON'T DREAM IT'S OVER

Crowded House

MediumKey Ab160 BPM
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DON'T LET ME DOWN

The Chainsmokers feat. Daya

EasyKey C162 BPM
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EENIE MEENIE

Sean Kingston & Justin Bieber

MediumKey B120 BPM
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Endless Hallelujah

Matt Redman

MediumKey Db67 BPM
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EVERY ROSE HAS ITS THORN

Miley Cyrus

MediumKey Eb77 BPM
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FALL

Clay Walker

MediumKey C144 BPM
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FIND YOURSELF

Brad Paisley

MediumKey E112 BPM
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FLOAT ON

Modest Mouse

MediumKey E102 BPM
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FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS

Bee Gees

MediumKey E100 BPM
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GALLERY

Mario Vazquez

EasyKey A90 BPM
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GET OUTTA MY DREAMS, GET INTO MY CAR

Billy Ocean

MediumKey E112 BPM
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GOOD OLD DAYS

Macklemore feat. Kesha

MediumKey Ab122 BPM
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HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE

Calvin Harris and Disciples

MediumKey G120 BPM
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HOW FAR WE'VE COME

Matchbox Twenty

EasyKey C160 BPM
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I HATE MYSELF FOR LOVING YOU

Joan Jett

MediumKey E116 BPM
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I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY

Casting Crowns

MediumKey Eb72 BPM
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I MISS MY FRIEND

Darryl Worley

MediumKey E120 BPM
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IN CHRIST ALONE

Avalon

MediumKey D63 BPM
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LEAVE OUT ALL THE REST

Linkin Park

BeginnerKey A80 BPM
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LIFE IN THE FAST LANE

Eagles

MediumKey E120 BPM
Play

LITTLE WING

Jimi Hendrix

EasyKey E79 BPM
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MULTIPLIED

NEEDTOBREATHE

BeginnerKey G120 BPM
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NEVER SEEN ANYTHING "QUITE LIKE YOU"

The Script

EasyKey G78 BPM
Play

PAYPHONE

Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa

MediumKey B108 BPM
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PHOTOGRAPH

Def Leppard

AdvancedKey Ab108 BPM
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POCKETFUL OF SUNSHINE

Natasha Bedingfield

MediumKey A110 BPM
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ROLLER COASTER

Luke Bryan

AdvancedKey Db110 BPM
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SOMETHING BIG

Shawn Mendes

EasyKey C110 BPM
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TALKING BODY

Tove Lo

MediumKey G120 BPM
Play

TEENAGE LOVE AFFAIR

Alicia Keys

MediumKey C176 BPM
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THANKFUL

Kelly Clarkson

EasyKey C120 BPM
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THE HEART WANTS WHAT IT WANTS

Selena Gomez

MediumKey C80 BPM
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The Mad Hatter

Frank Wildhorn

MediumKey E70 BPM
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THE POWER OF LOVE

Celine Dion

MediumKey Db75 BPM
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THERE'S NO WAY

Alabama

MediumKey Ab75 BPM
Play

THE RIVER

Jordan Feliz

MediumKey D120 BPM
Play

The Windmills Of Your Mind

Michel LeGrand

MediumKey G120 BPM
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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.