Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This piano tutorial explores a more interesting kind of chord loop — the kind that actually inspires real piano improvisation.
Most chord loops are pretty basic (and, let’s be honest, a bit dull), but I’ve built this one to be more engaging, using things like 11th chords and a harmonic structure that works with both the D natural minor and D Dorian scales.
We’ll build it up step by step:
* First, the chords themselves
* Then, a rhythmic left-hand pattern
* Finally, some right-hand melodic improvisation
It’s a great way to develop your improvisation skills while playing something that actually sounds good.
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This piano tutorial explores a more interesting kind of chord loop — the kind that actually inspires real piano improvisation.
Most chord loops are pretty basic (and, let’s be honest, a bit dull), but I’ve built this one to be more engaging, using things like 11th chords and a harmonic structure that works with both the D natural minor and D Dorian scales.
We’ll build it up step by step:
* First, the chords themselves
* Then, a rhythmic left-hand pattern
* Finally, some right-hand melodic improvisation
It’s a great way to develop your improvisation skills while playing something that actually sounds good.
SUPPORT ME ON PATREON: patreon.com/billhilton
BILL’S BOOKS
How To Really Play The Piano: billspianopages.com/how-to-really
An Introduction to Cocktail Piano: billspianopages.com/cocktail
Seven Studies in Pop Piano: billspianopages.com/seven-studies
…OR BUY ALL THREE AS A BUNDLE FOR JUST £18.95 (30 PERCENT SAVING!): billspianopages.com/bundle
BILL’S PIANO PACKS
billspianopages.com/pianopacks
BILL’S SOCIAL MEDIA
TikTok: tiktok.com/@billhiltonpiano
Instagram: instagram.com/billhilton
Facebook: fb.me/billhiltonpiano
