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The Student received instruction on sharps, flats, and neutral signs in musical notation, including their application within key signatures and individual measures. The Student practiced identifying and playing notes with sharps and flats, along with harmonic intervals and chords, to reinforce the new concepts. Further practice was encouraged, focusing on incorporating the new concepts into exercises.

The student reviewed scales, arpeggios, and piano playing techniques. They analyzed a challenging piece, focusing on key signatures and rhythms, but transitioned to a new piece by Chopin. For homework, the student will practice the Chopin piece, focusing on left-hand independence and phrasing.

The session focused on piano practice techniques, dynamics, and musicality, with a focus on Opus 139, No. 4. The Student learned about repeating measures for focused practice, experimented with dynamics to enhance musical expression, and was introduced to 'retardando'. The Student was assigned to practice Opus 139, No. 4, incorporating the discussed dynamics and techniques, and to prepare Minuette in G Major for the next lesson.

The Tutor guided the student through finger exercises, scale practice in various major and minor keys, and phrasing work within musical pieces. The session emphasized lighter thumb technique, correct fingerings, and musical expression. The student is to practice phrasing and note accuracy for the next lesson, which was tentatively moved to Monday.

During a recent piano lesson, Giacomo guided Minna through the harmonic analysis of a Bach minuet. The focus was on helping Minna identify chord progressions, understand their function within the G major scale, and recognize how they create tension and release. They delved into specific musical lines, practiced various hand combinations, and linked finger movements directly to the underlying chord information. Before concluding, the instructor and student scheduled their subsequent lesson, acknowledging potential inaccuracies in the transcript.

The recent lesson covered essential aspects of piano technique, music theory, and score reading. A music student attending DePaul University in Lincoln Park dedicated time to practicing scales and arpeggios. Working alongside the instructor, they thoroughly examined a Beethoven piece, with a particular focus on its rhythm, phrasing, and dynamics. The next lesson has been set for Tuesday, and the student's assignment includes continued practice of the scales, arpeggios, and the initial two systems of the Beethoven composition.