Dramatic Piano Songs — Cinematic & Powerful Pieces

858 songs — Songs with big dynamic range, sweeping melodies, and cinematic impact. Often used in film scores. Great for impressing an audience or just enjoying the drama of expressive playing.

HEROES

Glee Cast

EasyKey D118 BPM
Play

HOSANNA

Michael W. Smith

MediumKey D130 BPM
Play

HUMAN ON THE INSIDE

The Pretenders

MediumKey D120 BPM
Play

I CAN SEE FOR MILES

The Who

MediumKey D140 BPM
Play

JESSIE'S GIRL

Rick Springfield

MediumKey D134 BPM
Play

My Way

Frank Sinatra

MediumKey Ab80 BPM
Play

NO MATTER WHAT

Andrew Lloyd Webber

MediumKey A90 BPM
Play

POMPEII

Bastille

EasyKey A100 BPM
Play

THE CATALYST

Linkin Park

EasyKey G132 BPM
Play

WHAT IF I GAVE EVERYTHING

Casting Crowns

EasyKey C84 BPM
Play

WHAT THIS WORLD NEEDS

Casting Crowns

MediumKey A138 BPM
Play

WHITE WEDDING

Billy Idol

MediumKey A140 BPM
Play

WHO WILL SAVE YOUR SOUL

Jewel

EasyKey G110 BPM
Play

WORLD ON FIRE

Sarah McLachlan

MediumKey C100 BPM
Play

YOU BETTER RUN

Pat Benatar

MediumKey E100 BPM
Play

AFTER THE STORM

Mumford & Sons

EasyKey G76 BPM
Play

BEAUTIFUL LIAR

Beyonce & Shakira

MediumKey C90 BPM
Play

CHASING PIRATES

Norah Jones

MediumKey Bb108 BPM
Play

COLD-HEARTED

Paula Abdul

EasyKey Eb100 BPM
Play

COMPLICATED

Carolyn Dawn Johnson

MediumKey G100 BPM
Play

CONFUSION

Electric Light Orchestra

MediumKey C112 BPM
Play

DIRE WOLF

Grateful Dead

MediumKey A140 BPM
Play

FUNHOUSE

P!nk

MediumKey G104 BPM
Play

GOOD THING

Sam Smith

MediumKey E90 BPM
Play

I LOVE IT

Icona Pop

MediumKey Db120 BPM
Play

IN THE AIR TONIGHT

Phil Collins

EasyKey G98 BPM
Play

INTO THE NIGHT

Benny Mardones

MediumKey F80 BPM
Play

INVINCIBLE

Pat Benatar

MediumKey C#110 BPM
Play

I WANT YOU

The Beatles

MediumKey G114 BPM
Play

JACK'S OBSESSION

Danny Elfman

MediumKey F132 BPM
Play

JERICHO

Hilary Duff

MediumKey D126 BPM
Play

MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER

Elton John

EasyKey A128 BPM
Play

MAMA'S BROKEN HEART

Miranda Lambert

MediumKey E212 BPM
Play

MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO MEMPHIS

Chris Stapleton

EasyKey E90 BPM
Play

MURDER BY NUMBERS

The Police

MediumKey E138 BPM
Play

MY WAY

Elvis Presley

MediumKey C90 BPM
Play

PICTURES OF YOU

The Last Goodnight

EasyKey D100 BPM
Play

SET FIRE TO THE RAIN

Adele

MediumKey Bb108 BPM
Play

SOUL ON FIRE

Third Day

EasyKey D104 BPM
Play

SUBMARINES

The Lumineers

EasyKey G96 BPM
Play

THE MONSTER

Eminem featuring Rihanna

MediumKey C#105 BPM
Play

WHAT ABOUT NOW

Daughtry

EasyKey A82 BPM
Play

WHERE IS MY MIND?

Pixies

MediumKey E81 BPM
Play

YELLOW FLICKER BEAT

Lorde

EasyKey C95 BPM
Play

YOU ARE GOD ALONE

Phillips, Craig & Dean

MediumKey D138 BPM
Play

YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME

Bon Jovi

MediumKey Ab140 BPM
Play

ZOMBIE

Bad Wolves

EasyKey Bb84 BPM
Play

ZOMBIE

The Cranberries

MediumKey G120 BPM
Play

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Frequently asked questions

What dramatic piano songs sound impressive?
"River Flows in You" by Yiruma, "Comptine d'un autre été," and Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" (1st movement) all sound more impressive than they are to play. All in this collection or its companions.
Do I need fast technique for dramatic songs?
Not always — many cinematic pieces use slow tempos with dramatic dynamics (volume changes) to create impact. Speed isn't the only path to drama.