Welcome to this lesson on “Song for Ramona”!
This tune is the first single from the latest trio album Take-Off – and for this track, we had the honor of featuring none other than Tommy Emmanuel as a special guest.

“Song for Ramona” has a Latin feel, and there’s a lot you can take away from this lesson. While there are a few single-note lines, the melody is mostly built on chord shapes, ghost notes, and rhythmic patterns – a great opportunity to explore phrasing through harmony.
If you’re looking to improve your groove, articulation, and chord-based melody playing, this is the perfect piece to dive into.

The rhythm guitar part is especially challenging – it’s all about locking into the pattern and bringing it up to speed without losing the feel.
Let’s explore this tune together – and enjoy the energy of Latin rhythm fused with dynamic chord melodies!