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Student and Tutor continued their work on piano technique and repertoire, focusing on pieces for an upcoming digital exam, including Opus 299 and Maple Leaf Rag. They discussed detailed left-hand and right-hand techniques for ragtime, proper pedaling, and reviewed dynamics and phrasing. For follow-up, the Student was encouraged to continue practicing Opus 299, begin Opus 299 number 6, and consider new advanced etudes and rudiment studies from Czerny (Opus 667 and Opus 365).

Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, reviewing existing pieces such as a sonata, a finger exercise, and a Bruno Mars song. They focused on improving rhythm, especially for off-beat sections, and correcting sustain pedal technique. A new song, "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys, was introduced, and they discussed harmonic circles, particularly the application of diminished chords for the seventh degree of major scales.

The Student and Tutor worked on piano pieces from pages 30 and 29, focusing on counting, rhythm, and seamless transitions between musical phrases. New concepts for page 31, including a one-count pause and a note-tying symbol, were introduced, and the Student was assigned to study the first line of page 31 for the next session.

The Student and Tutor reviewed a previous piano performance, providing detailed feedback on dynamics and articulation. The main session focused on practicing a Mozart piece, emphasizing D major scales, dynamic markings, and strict timing using a metronome. The Student was assigned homework to practice the Mozart piece slowly, focusing on dynamics, and to submit a recording, while also maintaining practice on other pieces.

The Student and Tutor reviewed music theory concepts including note identification in treble and bass clefs, and practiced piano techniques such as E minor and G minor arpeggios. They also worked on two pieces, "Cloudy Day" and "Little Song," focusing on rhythm, dynamics, and legato playing. Homework was assigned for theory exercises and practicing D and A major scales.

Student and Tutor worked on piano technique and musical interpretation using pieces from Opus 299 number four and Nocturne number nine. They focused on phrasing, dynamics (including achieving different levels of forte and piano), and left-hand character. Homework includes practicing specific examples from Cherney's Opus 500 to develop a broader dynamic palette and applying marcato accents.