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The student practiced several piano pieces, including an Allegro in C major, two Haydn pieces (German Dance and Minuet), and a Nocturne. The Tutor provided extensive feedback on rhythm, articulation, tempo control, and achieving precise coordination between hands, especially in complex polyrhythmic sections. They also confirmed upcoming lesson schedules and package renewal.

The Student and Tutor extensively practiced piano scales (C, G, D, A major), focusing on proper finger technique and utilizing varied learning methods. They also worked on a song with digital tools for chord memorization and tempo control, and played a memory game to strengthen chord recognition. Homework includes practicing assigned scales, continuing with the song, and completing exercises from the lesson and sight-reading books.

The Student and Tutor practiced two piano pieces, "Lift Me Up" and "In the Dead of Night," focusing on rhythm, note accuracy, and hands-together coordination. The session involved targeted practice of specific bars and sections for both pieces, with the Tutor providing corrections and guidance. For homework, the Student was assigned to practice bars 9 to 11 of "In the Dead of Night."

The tutor and student reviewed piano pieces, focusing on playing with both hands and introducing chord playing in the left hand. They then delved into the construction and practice of major scales, including their use in different keys and tempos, with assignments for continued practice and learning new songs.

The tutor and student focused on technical setup for clear audio-visual communication during the piano lesson. They then reviewed foundational music theory, including major scales and the construction of major and minor chords, with a specific goal to improve the student's ability to identify song keys. The student was advised to practice major scales with a metronome.

The Student and Tutor practiced a musical piece, focusing on specific sections and discussing fingering techniques for improved coordination. They addressed challenges related to reading music and synchronizing hands, and a new song was introduced to develop musical flow and an understanding of key signatures. Homework involves extensive repetition of a selected two-bar section to build muscle memory.