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.
MORE THAN A WOMAN
Bee Gees
OLD MONEY
Lana Del Rey
ON MY OWN
Michael McDonald
ORIGINAL SIN
INXS
PRAYER FOR A FRIEND
Casting Crowns
PRIVATE DANCER
Tina Turner
QUEEN OF PEACE
Florence And The Machine
RED DIRT GIRL
Emmy Lou Harris
RENEGADE
Styx
ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY
The Kinks
ROSES
The Chainsmokers featuring ROZES
SAN FRANCISCO
Vanessa Carlton
SEA OF LOVERS
Christina Perri
SHADOW DANCING
Andy Gibb
SHE'LL LEAVE YOU WITH A SMILE
George Strait
SOMEBODY TOLD ME
The Killers
STEPPIN' TO THE BAD SIDE
Hinton Battle and Jamie Foxx
STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER
The Beatles
SUKIYAKI
4 P.M.
THANK GOD I'M A COUNTRY BOY
John Denver
THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
MercyMe
THINK
James Brown
THURSDAY
Jess Glynne
TUMBLING DICE
The Rolling Stones
WATCHING THE WHEELS
John Lennon
WHERE THE STREETS HAVE NO NAME
U2
WOULD I LIE TO YOU?
Charles & Eddie
YOU GAVE ME LOVE
B.J. Thomas
You're Still The One
Shania Twain
YOU WERE MEANT FOR ME
Jewel
2000 MILES
The Pretenders
ALL AT ONCE
The Fray
ALL I WANT IS YOU
Barry Louis Polisar
CARRY ON WAYWARD SON
Kansas
CHIQUITITA
ABBA
CHRIST IS RISEN
Matt Maher
CONSTANT CRAVING
k.d. lang
DOG DAYS ARE OVER
Glee Cast
FAMOUS IN A SMALL TOWN
Miranda Lambert
FOREVER YOUNG
Rod Stewart
FREE RIDE
Edgar Winter Group
HAND IN MY POCKET
Alanis Morissette
Have I Told You Lately
Van Morrison
HOT IN HERRE
Nelly
IF YOU'RE GONNA PLAY IN TEXAS
Alabama
I HAVE AND ALWAYS WILL
Dave Barnes
IN THE LIGHT
The Lumineers
I THANK YOU
ZZ Top
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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.