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Student and Tutor reviewed F and B minor bar chords, focusing on finger placement and technique. They practiced a universal strumming pattern and began applying it to a G, E minor, C, D chord progression. The session also introduced advanced guitar techniques including hammer-ons, pull-offs, and hammer-pulls, integrating them into major scale practice to develop finger strength and dexterity.

The Student and Tutor reviewed guitar chord string placement and learned about note names on frets, including whole and half steps. They then discussed chord triads and how to determine the correct string count for open chords, before moving on to an introduction to bar chords, including F, B minor, and the challenging B flat chord. The session concluded with practice chord progressions for transitioning and advice on bar chord technique.

The student and tutor reviewed bass guitar techniques, including hammer-ons and pull-offs, and foundational music theory concepts such as note durations, time signatures, and reading notes on the bass clef. They also discussed practicing rhythmic patterns through clapping or playing simple notes, with a focus on preparing for sheet music reading.

The tutor and student reviewed finger exercises for guitar and delved into music theory, including the musical alphabet, sharps, flats, half and whole steps, and note identification on the guitar fretboard. They practiced reading guitar tablature and learned a basic minor pentatonic scale, with the tutor providing a tab diagram for practice.

The student and tutor worked on fundamental guitar chords, including open chords and more complex bar chords like F and B minor. They practiced forming these chords, troubleshooting issues with sound clarity, and discussed practice strategies for improvement.

The Tutor and Student reviewed music theory concepts including the Circle of Fifths, relative minor keys, and musical intervals. They practiced identifying intervals by ear using song examples and discussed interval flipping and chord constructions like suspended chords. The Tutor recommended resources for further study, including the 'Real Book' and 'Blue Bossa' for jazz standards.