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The Student and Tutor continued their discussion on chord progressions and musical motion, specifically exploring how to build and analyze chord sequences for guitar. They practiced creating a song structure by gradually changing notes and chords, and identifying the key based on the chosen progression, including understanding accidental notes and irregular progressions. The Student was encouraged to continue exploring different chord progressions during the week.

Student and Tutor reviewed piano chords and scales in the key of B-flat major, focusing on finger transitions and hand positions. They practiced four specific chords, with the Student demonstrating an ability to recall chord shapes from previous lessons. The session concluded with practice using the sustain pedal and a warm-up scale, with the Tutor instructing the Student to continue practicing both hands and the chords for the next session.

The Student and Tutor analyzed the chord progression of "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz on the guitar, focusing on identifying chords, understanding transposition with a capo, and recognizing common chord patterns (1-5-6-4). They also discussed how chord relationships and a singer's vocal range influence songwriting choices. The next session will explore minor chord progressions.

The Student and Tutor focused on understanding and practicing chord inversions on the piano. They drilled inversions in C major, applied the concept to other chords within the C major scale, and discussed how to identify inversions based on the root note. The session also covered identifying chords in E-flat major and applying inversion exercises to song progressions. The Student was assigned to practice these inversion and arpeggio exercises for homework.

Student and Tutor reviewed key signatures, differentiating between sharps and flats using the circle of fifths/fourths. They learned and practiced the F Major scale, focusing on proper finger placement and identifying the B flat. The session concluded with the introduction and practice of several new chords in the key of F (B flat, G, and E flat chords) for an upcoming song, with a plan to continue integrating these chords next week.

The session focused on foundational music theory, specifically identifying and applying common chord progressions using Roman numerals. The Student practiced building major and minor chords in various keys and explored the concepts of relative minors, modes, and chord inversions to enhance playability and musical expression. The Tutor will send relevant reference sheets, and future sessions will delve deeper into chord inversions.