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The student and tutor reviewed guitar tablature and sheet music, focusing on rhythm and note duration. They also discussed the differences in learning difficulty between various musical instruments, including guitar, keyboard, drums, and ukulele.

The student and tutor discussed music theory, specifically guitar strumming patterns, and explored technical aspects of computer hardware and digital audio workstations. They also covered personal experiences with technology, music production, and various general interest topics, including a segment that resembled a quiz or game show.

The student and tutor reviewed guitar practice, focusing on "Scarborough Fair" and chord changes. They discussed the use of a metronome for timing improvement and the student shared past chess achievements. The student will continue practicing with the metronome and specific chords for the next session.

The student and tutor focused on troubleshooting technical issues preventing the student's guitar audio from being heard. This involved navigating computer settings, internet browsers, and software installations, with the eventual recommendation to seek professional IT help for the persistent problems.

The student and tutor reviewed guitar playing techniques, including practicing song sections, chord changes, and understanding scale diagrams. The tutor provided a tablature for a major scale to aid the student's practice and improve finger dexterity. They also discussed general practice strategies and the mental aspects of learning an instrument.

The Tutor and Student explored methods for memorizing fretboard notes and applying that knowledge to reading sheet music. They discussed using octaves and patterns to locate notes across the guitar. The Student was assigned to learn the notes on the fretboard and will then work on applying the theory to sheet music.