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The Tutor and Student reviewed and practiced bass guitar riffs from a Talking Heads song, working on sections like the ending, bridge, and chorus, with a focus on finger techniques, muting open strings, and chord substitutions. A new song, "Once in a Lifetime," was introduced, highlighting its consistent bassline for future practice. They also scheduled their next session.

The Student and Tutor continued their guitar lesson, reviewing "End of Beginning" and progressing through "Bohemian Rhapsody," focusing on complex song sections and chord work. They also practiced the "Thunderstruck" riff and power chords, discussed chord variations for "Cha-Cha-Cha," and were introduced to a new four-chord Spanish song, with the Tutor planning to send new sheet music for practice.

The Student and Tutor analyzed the blues song "Stormy Monday," focusing on its chord progression, unique chromatic turnaround, and specific voicings for diminished and dominant 7th/9th chords on the guitar. They discussed strategies for integrating singing with lead guitar fills using a looper, identifying other suitable songs for this practice. The Student plans to incorporate these concepts into their practice for the upcoming week.

The student and tutor worked through a guitar piece, focusing on playing a specific riff with attention to rhythm, counting, and varying time signatures. They practiced a section with a 6/8 time signature and a new power chord, and discussed how to interpret tablature for rhythmic accuracy. The session concluded with practice on the song's verse and chorus sections, which involve rhythmic variations on a core riff.

The Student and Tutor analyzed a Green Day song, focusing on guitar techniques such as power chords, full bar chords, and harmonic minor scales within solos. They practiced improvisational skills, discussed the CAGED system, and explored expandable scale exercises for fretboard navigation. Future study will involve applying these concepts to new songs, including "Holiday" and "Horror".

The student and tutor explored advanced guitar concepts, focusing on scale and chord modifications for key changes, specifically in the context of songs like "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." They practiced ear training techniques and analyzed the theoretical underpinnings of various guitar riffs and songs, with plans to apply these concepts to future practice.