Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run
Here's how to play Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen, which I teach in this video for acoustic and electric guitarists alike. If you can play an E major, Asus2 and B power chord, then I think I can teach you this song! It does have more chords, but those are the only skills you need to be at the right level for this song tutorial!
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Key Insights
The song can be played using basic chords and a simple strumming pattern, making it accessible for beginner guitarists.
The chorus section introduces different chords but follows the same strumming pattern as the rest of the song.
The intro section on electric guitar requires a tremolo effect to achieve the signature sound of the recording.
The bridge section includes a riff that is played on both acoustic and electric guitar, adding variation to the song.
This tutorial encourages experimentation with strumming patterns and embellishments as they add much more energy and personal style when playing
The full play through at the end of the video is a perfect time to practice playing the entire song, including all sections and transitions.