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.
BEING FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. KITE
The Beatles
BIRD SONG
Grateful Dead
BURNING IN THE SKIES
Linkin Park
Chasing Cars
Snow Patrol
CONTROVERSY
Prince
DANCE TO THE MUSIC
Sly And The Family Stone
DUKE OF EARL
Gene Chandler
Every Breath You Take
The Police
Fields Of Gold
Sting
HEAD OVER HEELS
The Go-Go's
HERE COMES THE SUN
Linda Eder
I'M NOT IN LOVE
10Cc
MILLIONAIRE
Chris Stapleton
ONE LOVE
Carpenters
POSSIBILITY
Lykke Li
RAG DOLL
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
RUBY
Mitchell Parish
SAM STONE
John Prine
SHADOWS OF THE NIGHT
Pat Benatar
SLOW HAND
Pointer Sisters
SQUEEZE BOX
The Who
SWEET SWEET SMILE
Carpenters
TAKE IT ON THE RUN
REO Speedwagon
The Look Of Love
Bacharach & David
THERE'S A KIND OF HUSH
Carpenters
THIS IS THE NEW YEAR
A Great Big World
TWIST AND SHOUT
The Beatles
WAGON WHEEL
Darius Rucker
WAITIN' ON A WOMAN
Brad Paisley
WHERE THE STORY ENDS
The Fray
WHO WILL I BE
Demi Lovato
WRITTEN IN THE STARS
Tinie Tempah featuring Eric Turner
AMIE
Pure Prairie League
AN AMERICAN TRILOGY
Elvis Presley
A NEW HALLELUJAH
Michael W. Smith
Awake My Soul
Chris Tomlin
Baker Street
Gerry Rafferty
BORN TO BE WILD
Steppenwolf
CHANGES
XXXTentacion
CHRISTMAS IS THE TIME TO SAY I LOVE YOU
Billy Squier
FINDING WHO WE ARE
Kutless
GUANTANAMERA
Los Lobos
HEAD FULL OF DOUBT/ ROAD FULL OF PROMISE
The Avett Brothers
HEATWAVE
Martha & The Vandellas
I'M NOT GONNA MISS YOU
Glen Campbell
I STARTED A JOKE
Bee Gees
LOOK AT ME, I'M SANDRA DEE
Jim Jacobs
LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS
The Beatles
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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.