To obtain the big picture, and one that is presented in an organized fashion, get a good start by reading a book about music composition.
I suggest "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Composition" for example.
In the meantime see what you can do with just the melody line from something that you already know - say some Christmas tune.
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Derek Coombs
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Guitars by Mark Blanchard, Albert&Mueller, Paul Woolson, Collings, Composite Acoustics, and Derek Coombs
"Reality is that which when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away."
Woods hands pick by eye and ear
Made to one with pride and love
To be that we hold so dear
A voice from heavens above
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