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.
IT'S A MAN'S MAN'S MAN'S WORLD
James Brown
LOOKING UP
Elton John
MY LIFE IS IN YOUR HANDS
Kathy Troccoli
PARIS
The Chainsmokers
PERSONAL JESUS
Depeche Mode
REAL LOVE
The Beatles
RISE
Katy Perry
ROLLING IN THE DEEP
Glee Cast
SAD SONGS
Elton John
SANTA CLAUS IS BACK IN TOWN
Elvis Presley
SHOWER ME WITH YOUR LOVE
Surface
SIDEWAYS
Dierks Bentley
SOUTHERN ACCENTS
Tom Petty
STAY A LITTLE LONGER
Brothers Osborne
STOP YOUR SOBBING
The Pretenders
SUNSHINE
Jonathan Edwards
TAKE YOU BACK
Jeremy Camp
TALK TO ME
Stevie Nicks
THE CHAIN
Fleetwood Mac
THE ORPHAN
Newsboys
THE WARRIOR
Scandal
WHEELS
Jamie Cullum
WHERE'D YOU GO
Fort Minor
WITHOUT YOU
Air Supply
WUNDERKIND
Alanis Morissette
YOU AND TEQUILA
Kenny Chesney
YOU LOST ME
Christina Aguilera
1973
James Blunt
ALL THE PEOPLE SAID AMEN
Matt Maher
BEER IN MEXICO
Kenny Chesney
BETHLEHEM'S TREASURE
Bob Fitts
CHERRY, CHERRY
Neil Diamond
COME AWAY TO THE WATER
Maroon 5
COUNTRY STRONG
Gwyneth Paltrow
DIRTY PAWS
Of Monsters And Men
DON'T GET ME WRONG
The Pretenders
Don't You (Forget About Me)
Simple Minds
ENOUGH
Jeremy Camp
FEELS SO RIGHT
Alabama
GOD MADE GIRLS
RaeLynn
HABITS
Tove Lo
HEADING FOR THE LIGHT
The Traveling Wilburys
He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
The Hollies
I DON'T WANNA GO ON WITH YOU LIKE THAT
Elton John
IF YOU WERE HERE
Alannah Currie
I'LL BE YOUR MAN
James Blunt
I'M STILL STANDING
Elton John
IRIDESCENT
Linkin Park
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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.