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Riff Lesson
THIS Nirvana Riff Is Easier Than You Think
LITHIUM
Intermediate
Strumming
Marty Music
2:58
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60K views
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Jun 2025
2:58
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60K views
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Jun 2025
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Released 1991
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Taught by
Marty Music
Strumming
Alternative
Key of D major
120 BPM
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How's it hit?
Pass
Not feeling it
Jam
Solid tune
Anthem
On repeat
Chords
I-IV-V-I
D
F#
B
G
Bb
C
A
What you'll learn
How to play the Lithium riff
Power chord technique
Nirvana's signature grunge sound
About this lesson
This riff sounds like angst... but plays like butter. Learn Lithium by Nirvana in under a minute using simple power chords and Kurt’s signature raw energy. No solos, no stress, just that unmistakable grunge vibe.
Notes
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