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.
The One
Kodaline
A LITTLE BIT STRONGER
Sara Evans
ALL THE YOUNG DUDES
Mott The Hoople
BEST DAYS OF YOUR LIFE
Kellie Pickler
Bold As Love
John Mayer
COLLIDE
Howie Day
DANCE ANTHEM OF THE 80'S
Regina Spektor
EVER EVER AFTER
Carrie Underwood
EVERY DAY
Rascal Flatts
I BELIEVE
Michael McDonald
I CARE
Beyoncé
I LIVED
OneRepublic
INSIDE YOUR HEAVEN
Carrie Underwood
KINGDOM COME
The Civil Wars
LEROY THE REDNECK REINDEER
Joe Diffie
MEN IN BLACK
Will Smith
No Such Thing
John Mayer
O COME
Israel Houghton
REMIND ME
Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood
RUN THE WORLD
Beyoncé
SHACKLES
Mandisa
The Light
Sara Bareilles
This Woman's Work
Kate Bush
Through the Looking Glass
Frank Wildhorn
TICKS
Brad Paisley
Vivo Per Lei
Andrea Bocelli
WHY AM I THE ONE
fun.
WHY HAVE YOU LEFT THE ONE
Crystal Gayle
YOU ROCK MY WORLD
Michael Jackson
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Mariah Carey
ALL NIGHT LONG
Lionel Richie
BEAUTIFUL DAY
U2
BLOW ME
P!nk
BURN
Usher
CANDLE IN THE WIND
Elton John
CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU
Phil Collins
CENTURIES
Fall Out Boy
Come Round Soon
Sara Bareilles
DREAM ON
Aerosmith
FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES
Garth Brooks
FROM THIS MOMENT ON
Shania Twain
I BELIEVE I CAN FLY
R Kelly
IKO IKO
The Dixie Cups
Love Me Like You Do
Ellie Goulding
OOO LA LA LA
Teena Marie
SHAPE OF MY HEART
Backstreet Boys
SUITE: JUDY BLUE EYES
Crosby, Stills & Nash
SYMPHONY
Clean Bandit feat. Zara Larsson
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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.