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The Student and Tutor reviewed guitar techniques including chord transitions, pulls, and slides, and discussed modal theory comparing Dorian to minor scales. They then worked through a new exercise connecting CAGED chord shapes to the C Ionian scale across the fretboard. For future practice, the Student received this CAGED scale exercise and will begin learning "Home At Last," which presents new chord challenges.

Student and Tutor reviewed B flat pentatonic and B flat Dorian scales, including their positions and "color notes," for lead guitar playing. They practiced blending pentatonic and Dorian scales over a blues progression and explored various 7th chords and chord substitutions, specifically the F7#9. The session concluded with a discussion on blues rhythmic feel (12/8 time signature) and the importance of consistent picking for improvisation.

Student and Tutor worked on bass guitar string changing techniques, including discussing different string types and their properties. They practiced the process of removing and installing new strings, focusing on tension management and winding methods. The Tutor also introduced a book of bass exercises for future practice, covering technique, navigation, and time signatures.

The session focused on enhancing the Student's guitar chord vocabulary and jazz improvisation skills. They practiced identifying major triads across the fretboard, explored the application of the CAGED system, and discussed the role of 2-5-1 progressions and augmented chords in jazz and blues. The Tutor assigned practicing chord shapes, incorporating non-chromatic walk-ups, and studying Charlie Parker's "Scrapple from the Apple" to be discussed in a future session after the Student's trip.

Student and Tutor continued exploring guitar chord voicings and fretboard navigation using the Circle of Fifths. They then focused on learning the song "Redhouse," practicing its 1-4-5 blues progression, specific 7th chord shapes, bends, and pentatonic scales for improvisation. The Tutor provided a practice track for the Student to work on chords, soloing, and rhythm while traveling for the next two weeks.

The student and tutor reviewed bass guitar techniques including slides and hammer-ons, and explored music theory concepts such as time signatures and dynamic markings. The student practiced reading tablature and scales, with the tutor providing a G minor scale for improvisation practice. Follow-up will involve continued practice of these techniques and concepts, with the student also planning to explore new strings for their bass.