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Top 5 Easy Nirvana Riffs You Can Play Right Now

IntermediateLead GuitarMarty Music
16:42/45K views/Apr 2025
16:42·45K views·Apr 2025·Taught by Marty Music
Lead GuitarTuning: Drop D
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What you'll learn

  • How to play 5 easy Nirvana riffs
  • Power chord techniques used in grunge music
  • Drop D tuning application
  • Step-by-step riff breakdowns for beginners

About this lesson

Learn 5 easy Nirvana guitar riffs for beginners in this fun and simple breakdown! If you’re just starting out on guitar or want to add some iconic grunge vibes to your playing, these easy Nirvana songs are a perfect place to start. I’ll show you each riff step-by-step—no stress, just fun and solid progress. Also HUGE THANKS to @distrokid for sponsoring this lesson! Get 7% off your first year's DistroKid membership here: http://distrokid.com/vip/marty We’ll go over some of Nirvana’s most iconic riffs—packed with power chords, drop D tuning, and that unmistakable Nirvana attitude. And if you want to go deeper, I’ve got full step-by-step lessons for each one right here on the channel: Smells Like Teen Spirit – https://youtu.be/LbMzStHsw3w Come As You Are – https://youtu.be/S94bXBwrUhI In Bloom – https://youtu.be/QUFMzG3xtcI Heart-Shaped Box – https://youtu.be/TVRsnrc8b0Y Lithium – https://youtu.be/srljYIyzl5I

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