Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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In this tutorial we'll explore what makes a chord progression truly beautiful on the piano. Using a 16 measure chord sequence as an example, we'll delve into the harmonic principles and musical techniques that give this progression its special emotional impact.
We’ll go through six harmonic techniques that make this chord progression really effective — including techniques that use seemingly simple musical effects to make a big impact on the chord progression as a whole.
The basic music theory principle here is that a beautiful chord progression isn't just about the individual chords - it's about how they interact and flow together. So we'll spend some time talking about the overall harmonic structure of the progression, including concepts like chord function and modulation. We'll also touch on other aspects of harmony, like non-diatonic chords and pedal tones, and how they can be used to create musical drama and interest.
Throughout the tutorial, we'll be playing the chords on the piano, demonstrating how the different techniques and concepts sound in practice. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced pianist, you'll be able to follow along and learn something new about creating beautiful chord progressions.
So if you're interested in piano chords, harmony, and making beautiful music, be sure to check out this tutorial!
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00:00 How it sounds
01:03 Technique 1: Choices, choices…
02:35 Technique 2: Some magic in the bass
03:36 Technique 3: Sharing the tones
04:21 Technique 4: Not as bad as it sounds
05:51 Technique 5: Sudden darkness
06:44 Technique 6: Hang on!
07:55 How to do this yourself
IMAGE CREDITS
Pexels/Cliford Mervil
Pexels/Artem Podrez —guitar
#chords #piano
*Check out Bill's Piano Packs: billspianopages.com/pianopacks*
*How To Be A Better Musician: https://www.bettermusicianbook.com*
*Bill’s Patreon: patreon.com/billhilton*
In this tutorial we'll explore what makes a chord progression truly beautiful on the piano. Using a 16 measure chord sequence as an example, we'll delve into the harmonic principles and musical techniques that give this progression its special emotional impact.
We’ll go through six harmonic techniques that make this chord progression really effective — including techniques that use seemingly simple musical effects to make a big impact on the chord progression as a whole.
The basic music theory principle here is that a beautiful chord progression isn't just about the individual chords - it's about how they interact and flow together. So we'll spend some time talking about the overall harmonic structure of the progression, including concepts like chord function and modulation. We'll also touch on other aspects of harmony, like non-diatonic chords and pedal tones, and how they can be used to create musical drama and interest.
Throughout the tutorial, we'll be playing the chords on the piano, demonstrating how the different techniques and concepts sound in practice. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced pianist, you'll be able to follow along and learn something new about creating beautiful chord progressions.
So if you're interested in piano chords, harmony, and making beautiful music, be sure to check out this tutorial!
BILL’S OTHER 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 SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: fb.me/billhiltonpiano
Twitter: twitter.com/billhilton
Instagram: instagram.com/billhilton
TikTok: tiktok.com/@billhiltonpiano
00:00 How it sounds
01:03 Technique 1: Choices, choices…
02:35 Technique 2: Some magic in the bass
03:36 Technique 3: Sharing the tones
04:21 Technique 4: Not as bad as it sounds
05:51 Technique 5: Sudden darkness
06:44 Technique 6: Hang on!
07:55 How to do this yourself
IMAGE CREDITS
Pexels/Cliford Mervil
Pexels/Artem Podrez —guitar
#chords #piano
