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The Student and Tutor worked on fundamental guitar techniques, reviewing various chords, practicing nine distinct strumming patterns, and exploring different time signatures. They also focused on specific song components, practicing the "Crazy Train" riff with an updated fingering approach, learning power chords, and developing the technique of playing harmonics. The session concluded with the Student improvising over a blues track using the pentatonic scale, with a homework assignment to continue practicing improvisation, experimenting with note length and repetition.

Student and Tutor worked on improving guitar chord transitions and introduced a new strumming pattern for the song "Hey Joe." They focused on refining the F major barre chord technique and practicing the C-G-D-A-E chord progression. The Tutor provided custom drum tracks for rhythm practice, and a follow-up video demonstrating F chord technique was planned.

The Tutor and Student worked on improving the Student's guitar fretboard knowledge and understanding of scale patterns. They discussed pentatonic shapes, scale degrees, and chord construction, specifically building an A major 9th chord. The session included practical exercises on running scales, and introducing techniques like hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, and bends. The Tutor provided a PDF for a ladder exercise and discussed the impact of bending on string tuning.

The tutor and student worked on advanced guitar techniques, focusing on string bending and tapping exercises. They practiced specific tapping patterns with metronome guidance and reviewed the mechanics and application of string bending, referencing iconic guitarists for examples. The student was assigned homework related to tapping exercises.

The Tutor introduced guitar students to finger tapping techniques, demonstrating how to execute them cleanly and combine them with string bending. They also practiced running the natural minor scale using alternate picking, emphasizing correct hand positioning and the use of verbalization for improved learning. The next session will focus on practicing these techniques and exploring the pentatonic and major scales.

The student and tutor reviewed guitar chord shapes, focusing on open and barre chords, and practiced various strumming patterns with musical timing. They began applying these skills to songs like "Wish You Were Here" and "Lakeshore Drive," and discussed the use of a capo for playing songs in different keys.