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The Student and Tutor reviewed music notation, focusing on understanding note durations, rhythmic values, and timing within musical bars. They practiced identifying and interpreting different note types, rests, ties, and slurs to improve rhythmic accuracy. The Tutor advised the student to practice challenging sections slowly and accurately.

The Tutor and Student reviewed several piano pieces, focusing on technique and accuracy, and then transitioned to music theory concepts including note durations, ties, and time signatures. They practiced completing musical measures by identifying missing note values, and introduced new songs for practice.

The student and tutor reviewed fundamental rhythm concepts, including note values and subdivisions, and practiced playing rhythmic exercises with a metronome. They then began exploring natural minor scale fingerings, starting with A minor and E minor, and discussing how they relate to major scales and the importance of consistent hand positions. The student was encouraged to continue practicing both rhythm exercises and minor scales.

The tutor provided detailed instruction on piano technique, focusing on arpeggio accuracy through wrist movement and negative space, and developing fluid trills using wrist articulation. The session also covered performance strategies for managing mistakes by not stopping the sound to maintain musical continuity.

The tutor and student worked on music theory, specifically identifying notes in treble and bass clefs using mnemonic devices and practicing piano pieces. They focused on refining playing technique, including rhythm, dynamics, and articulation, and discussed future performance opportunities and song choices for practice.

The tutor and student worked extensively on practicing Sonata No. 16 for piano, focusing on fingerings, hand positions, and musicality. The student is expected to practice the first two pages of the Sonata for the next lesson.