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The tutor and student explored advanced piano technique, focusing on identifying and articulating melodic lines within a complex musical piece. They practiced techniques for emphasizing specific notes to create phrasing and discussed the challenges of interpreting contemporary or less-recorded compositions, referencing classical etudes for comparison. The next session will involve reviewing the student's progress on a new unit and potentially a specific Cherney sonata.

The Tutor and Student focused on understanding and identifying musical intervals, accidentals (sharps, flats, naturals), and their application in music notation. They practiced reading notes in different clefs, applying interval concepts to exercises, and explored dynamic and articulation markings for musical expression. The session concluded with practical application of these concepts to specific musical pieces.

The tutor and student worked on a piano piece, focusing on reading sheet music, understanding note values, rhythms, and identifying different types of hand motion (parallel and contrary). The student practiced playing sections of the piece, and the tutor assigned practice of the entire first line for the next lesson.

The tutor and student reviewed advanced piano techniques and musical interpretation, focusing on Czerny exercises and the Mozart Rondo. They worked on developing expressive playing through detailed technical analysis and practice, aiming for a more narrative and less stiff performance. The student was assigned to continue practicing Czerny exercises and to focus on lightness and articulation in their pieces for the next session.

The session covered advanced piano technique by reviewing fingering and passage correction for a current piece, and then introduced Chopin's Prelude in A Major. They delved into music theory, including key signatures and scale construction, and analyzed the score for both hands, with plans to simplify difficult sections next week if needed.

The student and tutor reviewed foundational piano concepts, including melodic motion (steps vs. skips) and practiced hand coordination with specific rhythmic patterns. They discussed the student's goals for independent playing and explored potential learning materials and methods for future lessons.