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The tutor and student reviewed piano techniques including finger placement, wrist movement, and hand posture during scales and arpeggios. They practiced specific exercises to improve fluidity and precision, and discussed strategies for effective practice given the student's time constraints, agreeing to try a more direct coaching approach in future lessons.

The student and tutor worked on improving rhythmic accuracy and timing in piano playing, focusing on the use of a metronome and understanding musical tempo. They practiced scales and pieces, discussed the concept of melody, and adjusted metronome settings to better internalize rhythm. Future lessons were scheduled, with the student noting upcoming holidays and Arabic studies.

The student and tutor worked on simplifying a complex piano piece by analyzing its harmonic structure and identifying core chord progressions. They practiced techniques for achieving evenness and fluidity in playing through controlled wrist and arm movements. The tutor provided a "blueprint" or "DNA" of the music to aid the student's understanding and memorization.

The student and tutor focused on advanced piano techniques, including arpeggio and scale execution, wrist control, and finger articulation. They analyzed chord progressions and voicing for a specific song and were introduced to the B major scale and arpeggio, with the student aiming to improve their left-hand technique and dynamic control.

The tutor and student reviewed piano scales and arpeggios, focusing on technique and consistency. They then discussed and analyzed a musical piece the student was working on, addressing phrasing and tempo. Finally, the student was introduced to new technical exercises and a new musical piece to work on.

The tutor and student focused on piano technique, discussing memory retention of musical pieces, rhythmic accuracy in specific measures, and the coordination between hands. They explored musical expression through dynamics, text painting, and advanced wrist techniques, and introduced new rhythmic notation and practice exercises for scales and arpeggios.