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The Tutor and Student worked on guitar chord techniques, specifically focusing on D minor 7, G, and A chords for a song. They discussed proper finger pressure and the challenges of bar chords, with plans to continue practicing these transitions. The session also involved extensive conversations about the student's school life and superhero movies.

The Tutor and Student delved into fundamental bass guitar theory, focusing on root notes, chord tones, and constructing simple basslines. They clarified the concept of semitones, practiced identifying notes on the fretboard, and distinguished between major and minor chords based on the third note. The session also covered chord progressions using Roman numerals, passing notes, and the concept of musical resolution, with the Tutor planning to upload a guide to notes within different keys.

The session focused on guitar techniques, including finger strengthening, clean fretting, and correct hand positioning. The Student practiced an E minor chord, specific finger exercises, and attempted to learn new chords (D sharp minor 7, D minor) for a song by Malcolm Todd. The Tutor advised consistent practice and recommended a capo and finger-strengthening device for homework.

Student and Tutor continued their guitar lessons, beginning with a review of previously practiced songs. The session then focused on learning specific guitar riffs from "Billie Jean" and "Californication," alongside an in-depth introduction to the A minor pentatonic scale. The Tutor will provide tabs for all new material, and the Student's homework is to practice the pentatonic scale smoothly and master the muting technique discussed.

The Student and Tutor reviewed bass guitar technique, including practicing scales and proper finger placement. The main focus shifted to foundational music theory, where the Student learned about chord construction, note identification on the fretboard, intervals, and the Circle of Fifths. The Tutor suggested printing a fretboard map and the Circle of Fifths for the Student's ongoing study.

The Tutor and Student worked on guitar fundamentals, beginning with instrument tuning. They practiced several open chords, including A minor, D minor, G, and E7, focusing on correct finger placement and smooth transitions between them. The session culminated in applying these chords to the first verse of the song "Story of a Warrior," with the Student assigned to practice this four-chord progression multiple times for homework.