Andy Timmons - How to play “When Words Fail,” part 1

For tabs and text of this video lesson, see the June 2022 issue of Guitar World -
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MELODIC MUSE by Andy Timmons
UNSPOKEN TRUTH
How to play “When Words Fail,” part 1
In this lesson, Andy Timmons examines how writing and performing instrumental music allows him to express himself in ways that he may not able to do verbally or lyrically, with a song of his called “When Words Fail,” from his his new album, Electric Truth.
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[@colinohare]

What a generous guy to share this lesson and knowledge, while being ultra talented yet humble.

[@kylebishop8483]

Andy, you have changed the way I approach my instrument forever. Thank you for your inspiration and keep up these videos for all guitar players to enjoy.

[@Mirirocknroll]

Deceptively simple ...... so nuanced and articulate.
Part 2 please 🙏

[@merqury5]

I love that guitar. Love that Andy has stuck with Ibanez for so long.

[@maxkaye7873]

I've learned more about music theory and songbuilding in these couple minutes, than in every lesson I've had ever before! - Thanks a lot! 🙌🙌🙌

[@ericteplitz9263]

You know, you're pretty darn articulate *with* words, too! Thanks for the insights on this gorgeous tune.

[@mrabihnaboulsi79]

When is P2 coming?

[@JoshPaterson]

Beautiful to hear all the articulation and focus on melody.

[@rafaelvalimfernandes]

This song sounds wonderfully beautiful!!!!

[@lalruatkimahauhulh7939]

Thank you At ❤

[@IkatoSwu-de2js]

I wonder how Andy creates tone very uniquely 😢 it's incredible nobody does like that😮

[@willwysowski5319]

Thank you, Andy Timmons!!!! ❤🎸

[@PaulLembo]

So thankful for Andy as a person and a player.

[@different5061]

That was great! I'm waiting for part 2 :D

[@riccardomontani7381]

Fantastic explanation! Most soulful player ever

[@kylebishop8483]

I started learning this by ear last night, and I’m glad to see that my methods were correct. 👍

[@mmpy44]

I love this song melody so beautiful

[@i3theans]

Genius, amazing

[@weddingwiththewhitedove]

Very very nice. Never understood a doublesounding string harmonic note played, i heard as kid in topgun harold faltermyer solo. Now i can too

[@gskh]

Very melodic. 🖒🖒🖒

[@6randy6rhoads6]

Andy timmons is always an instalike for me

[@matteospqr86]

When is part 2 coming??? :)