Easier Torn Guitar Lesson - No Barre Chords!

Torn Guitar Lesson - Easier No Barre Chord Version by Natalie Imbruglia! ✅ Support Lauren's Channel by Purchasing her 7 LEVEL GUITAR SYSTEM: http://www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/co...

Hey guitar enthusiast! In this lesson, I’m teaching you how to play "Torn" by Natalie Imbruglia – a '90s classic that's still one of my absolute favorites. I was recently showing this to some students and thought, “This has to go on YouTube!” It's such a fun and emotional song, and I’ve made it beginner-friendly by using a capo on the 5th fret to eliminate almost all bar chords.

You’ll learn the strumming pattern step-by-step, starting with a simple 16th note groove that sounds great and builds your rhythm skills. I’ll walk you through the chords used (C, Am, Em, G, F/Fmaj7) and show you how to transition smoothly between sections like the verse, pre-chorus, and chorus. Plus, I’ll demo a more intermediate percussive strumming style with bar chords for those looking to level up.

Whether you’re a beginner guitarist or working your way into intermediate rhythm playing, this lesson has something for you. Don’t forget to check out the full chord chart and tutorial over at laurenbateman.com!

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⏱ Torn Guitar Lesson Chapters: ⏱

00:00 – Introduction & Song Overview
00:45 – Why This Song Is Great for Beginners
01:22 – Capo Placement & Tuning Tips
02:05 – Chord Breakdown (C, Am, Em, G, F/Fmaj7)
04:10 – Strumming Pattern (Basic 16th Note Groove)
06:00 – Verse Walkthrough
07:30 – Pre-Chorus Chord Progression
08:25 – Chorus Breakdown
09:45 – Full Play-Along Demo (Beginner Version)
11:10 – Intermediate Percussive Strumming Tips
12:30 – Playing with Bar Chords (Advanced Option)
13:40 – Tips on Smooth Transitions Between Chords
14:20 – Final Thoughts & Practice Advice

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