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The Tutor and Student worked on guitar techniques, focusing on C minor and C major bar chord shapes, including detailed finger placement, posture adjustments, and the importance of regular tuning. They also began practicing pentatonic scales, specifically patterns four and five, and discussed using A minor backing tracks for improvisation. The Tutor plans to provide left-handed chord and note diagrams for the Student's upcoming practice.

The Student and Tutor practiced various guitar techniques, including chord switching, playing melodies with a metronome, and incorporating rests. They discussed techniques for playing connected notes, proper pick usage (including pick selection and grip), and the nuances of slides versus shifts. The session also covered correct fingering for Major Scale Pattern 4, ideal hand posture, thumb placement, and targeted finger exercises. The Tutor assigned practice on the melody with rests, chords (E to B), and the scale with correct fingering, emphasizing achieving a nice sound and recommending a heavy pick.

Student and Tutor worked on various guitar chords, including C major, C minor, and introduced the concept of movable chord shapes to play different major and minor chords across the fretboard. They also practiced a song progression by ear and discussed the difference between open and movable chords. The Tutor will provide documents on movable shapes and a fretboard diagram for the Student to continue practicing.

The Student and Tutor focused on guitar techniques, reviewing dominant seventh and open seventh chord shapes, emphasizing proper string muting, and exploring movable chord patterns for blues progressions. They also delved into the Mixolydian and pentatonic scales, discussing their structure and application for improvisation with recommended backing tracks. The session concluded with a plan for the Student to practice these new scales and chord shapes during the week.

Student and Tutor continued guitar lessons by refining melody playing, focusing on using a metronome and connecting notes smoothly. They began learning chords, including E and B, with detailed instruction on tablature, hand posture, and finger pressure. The session concluded with an introduction to scale patterns and a check on guitar tuning, with homework assigned to practice the melody, chord transitions, and the new scale daily.

The session focused on beginner guitar instruction for a student aspiring to accompany her singing. They covered basic string names, learned smaller voicings for C major and C minor chords, and practiced proper finger placement for clear note articulation. The Tutor recommended daily practice, provided chord sheets, and suggested identifying influential guitarist-singers for future inspiration.