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The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, focusing on practicing several pieces including "Jericho," "Stranger," "Green Sleeves," "Go Down, Moses," and "Scarborough Fair." They also reviewed A minor and D minor (harmonic) scales and discussed chord identification and proper pedaling technique. The Student was assigned to continue practicing "Green Sleeves" and to work on the left-hand chords for "Scarborough Fair" by playing them as block chords.

The tutor and student worked on a challenging piano piece, focusing on reconciling discrepancies between sheet music and the recorded version. They practiced specific rhythmic passages, time signature changes, and strategies for learning unwritten musical elements, with the student to continue practicing the bass line and then both hands throughout the week.

The Student and Tutor reviewed piano technique, focusing on arpeggio and scale execution. They practiced specific arpeggios and discussed strategies for overcoming common technical hurdles like thumb positioning and wrist flexibility. The Student was advised to incorporate metronome practice for specific passages and to focus on practicing scales and arpeggios with correct descending techniques.

The student and tutor worked on piano pieces, specifically "The Ballet Dancer" and scales like F major. They practiced note identification, fingerings, and hand coordination, with the student needing to practice several sections before the next session.

The tutor and student worked on fundamental piano skills, including identifying the note D, practicing songs like 'Climbing Up' and 'Climbing Down,' and learning a new piece called 'My Dog Spike.' They also introduced and practiced musical rests and quarter notes, with the student to continue practicing 'My Dog Spike' for homework.

The student practiced playing specific measures of a musical piece, focusing on accurate rhythm, hand coordination, and smooth transitions between notes and measures. The tutor provided feedback and correction, setting practice goals for the student to improve speed and fluency for future sessions and an upcoming audition.