For tabs and text of this video lesson, see the January 2025 issue of Guitar World –
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MELODIC INVENTION
As a composer of instrumental guitar- based music, Andy Wood is continually challenged with trying to write single-note melodic themes that tell a musical story and develop it in a conversational way while carrying the song forward. An effective way to accomplish this goal is to utilize and combine various elements and techniques, such as chordal arpeggios, scales and legato articulations. As an example of how to do this, Andy cites the title track from his latest album, Charisma.

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