
Jenna Scaramanga
Jenna writes for Total Guitar and Guitar World, and is the former classic rock columnist for Guitar Techniques. She studied with Guthrie Govan at BIMM, and has taught guitar for 15 years. She's toured in 10 countries and played on a Top 10 album (in Sweden).
Latest articles by Jenna Scaramanga

Nova Twins’ Amy Love on recording Supernova, a synth-sounding riot of guitar, bass and drums
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The London duo's much-anticipated second album is due out in June

Black Country, New Road’s Luke Mark on the time signature sleight of hand and ‘hacked’ Fender guitars behind the band's new album, Ants From Up There
By Jenna Scaramanga published
After their surprise top 5 debut album, Black Country, New Road deliver a more melodic follow-up. But as guitarist Luke Mark says: “I insisted on being louder than everyone else!”

Slash: “When I play fast, it really is an energy thing. I would actually like to tone it back sometimes, but I get so taken away!”
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Slash on making his new album with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators in just five days, that elusive Guns N’ Roses chemistry, and why he doesn't always feel the need for speed when it comes to guitar

Guild A-20 Marley review
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Bob Marley’s songwriting tool reinvented

How to play the F chord on guitar
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Beginner guitar: Learning the F chord is often one of the biggest obstacles new guitarists face, but there are a variety of simple alternatives to make it easier to play

How to play the B chord on guitar
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Beginner guitar: the B chord is one of the trickier chords you'll learn as a beginner, but mastering it will close that gap and make you a more well-rounded player

How to play the D chord on guitar
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The D chord fuels countless rock classics and pop ballads alike. We break it down, along with some useful variations

How to play the G chord on guitar
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Beginner guitar: we introduce you to one of the most commonly found chords in guitar playing, as well as some useful variations

How to play the E chord on guitar
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Beginner guitar: Get to grips with one of the easiest and most useful chords you'll ever learn, as well as some tasty variations
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