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The Student and Tutor engaged in a Guitar lesson, focusing on music theory concepts related to chord functions (Tonic, Dominant, Subdominant) in major and minor keys. They practiced applying these concepts to songs like "You Are My Sunshine," "Mocking Bird," and "Shape of My Heart," working on rhythm, speed, and strumming techniques. The Student was assigned to continue practicing the songs, aiming for increased tempo and rhythmic accuracy, and to identify chord functions in other compositions.

The Student and Tutor focused on guitar practice, beginning with a review of basic notes and chord structures, including identifying individual notes within chords. They then concentrated on developing advanced strumming patterns for the song "You Are My Sunshine" and practiced a composition, "Shape of My Heart," with a metronome to establish tempo. The Student was encouraged to continue practicing right-hand techniques, including muting strings with the thumb.

Student and Tutor reviewed six guitar chords, distinguishing between major and minor types. They explored fundamental music theory concepts such as tonic and chord degrees within the C major key, understanding the characteristic mood of each degree. The Student practiced previously learned songs and was introduced to a new song, "You're My Sunshine," with homework to identify chords by ear and create a strumming pattern, alongside metronome practice for "Shape of My Heart."

Student and Tutor discussed the Student's desire to focus more on chords and popular songs, alongside the importance of compositions for technical skill and musicality. They reviewed various guitar playing techniques, including right-hand posture, finger springiness, muting, and proper strumming. The session also included practicing several compositions and songs, with the Student planning to film "Habanella" and "Shape of My Heart" for homework and review "All Is Found" and "Fox Trot" in the next class.

The tutor and student worked on improving guitar playing techniques, focusing on faster tempos, chord changes, and right-hand arpeggio execution. They practiced specific musical passages and reviewed techniques for finger dexterity and rhythmic precision, with the student planning to continue practicing these elements.

The Tutor and Student focused on guitar technique, specifically a new song called 'Learning to Fly.' They practiced chord progressions, rhythmic patterns, and the application of metronome exercises to improve timing and speed. The student was assigned to increase the speed of the song as homework.