Articles by Declan Zapala

Articles by: Declan Zapala

Matteo Mancuso's mind-bending technique has taken the guitar world by storm – learn how to increase your fingerpicking speed to nail his extraordinary licks

By Declan Zapala published 20 January 24

It's time to build speed without the pick, with a little help from the hottest guitar player in the world right now – and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas… so here's a lesson on how to play Deck the Halls, arranged for classical guitar

By Declan Zapala published 13 December 23

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is to play guitar loudly for all to hear, and this lesson will turn you into Andrés Segovia after three glasses of mulled wine

Known for his superhuman technique, Paco de Lucía is one of the all-time guitar greats – learn how to add his Nuevo flamenco flavor to your playing

By Declan Zapala published 4 December 23

Uncover the explosive possibilities in your fingers with this crash course in flamenco guitar playing

You've heard it in The Muppets and Ren and Stimpy – now learn Delibes' quirky masterpiece Pizzicato

By Declan Zapala published 3 August 23

We reduce an orchestra to just six strings with this guitar arrangement of Delibes' iconic movement – the classical piece that will impress the cartoon superfan in your life

How to play Greensleeves on guitar

By Declan Zapala published 19 January 23

One of the most famous songs to have emerged from Renaissance England is melancholy and sublime, capable of melting hearts, and a real test of your classical chops

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