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The tutor and student reviewed concepts of musical tonality, focusing on identifying the tonic in melodies by listening for stable sounds. They then transitioned to practical guitar application, practicing chord identification, transitions, and arpeggios with songs like "Dreams" and "Cool Cat." The next lesson will introduce a new composition.

The student and tutor reviewed guitar setup and practiced arpeggio and chord techniques. They then delved into music theory, learning about stable and unstable sounds, the tonic, and the characteristics of major and minor musical moods, with the student tasked with identifying these in future practice.

The student worked on guitar arpeggio techniques and chord identification for C major and G major. They then practiced playing these chords and were introduced to simplified versions of the F major chord, with a new song incorporating these chords assigned as practice.

The Student worked on adjusting guitar string height, practiced chord arpeggios and transitions between C and G major, identified notes within chords, and worked on rhythmic exercises including rests. They refined right-hand technique and played several songs, focusing on playing softly and in time with backing tracks. The homework includes continuing practice with the assigned songs and reviewing past homework.

The session covered guitar playing techniques, including finger exercises and playing melodies, and introduced basic chord theory with C major and G major chords. The student practiced specific songs, focusing on combining arpeggios with melodies. The student was assigned to practice the chords and transition between them.

The Student practiced guitar techniques like arpeggios and scales, also working on existing melodies with backing tracks. The session introduced music theory concepts, including stable/unstable sounds, tonic notes, and major/minor scales. The student was assigned homework to identify tonic notes and modes in their current repertoire and practice with backing tracks.