Top 5 Easy Nirvana Riffs You Can Play Right Now

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.

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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 –    • Nirvana Smells Like Teen Spirit Guitar Les...  
Come As You Are –    • Nirvana Come As You Are Guitar Lesson + Tu...  
In Bloom –    • Nirvana - In Bloom - How to Play on guitar...  
Heart-Shaped Box –    • How to Play "Heart Shaped Box" on Guitar -...  
Lithium –    • Nirvana | Lithium | Guitar Lesson | How to...  

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0:00 – Intro
2:36 – Smells Like Teen Spirit
5:10 – Come As You Are
7:10 – In Bloom
9:53 – Heart-Shaped Box
13:14 – Lithium
16:06 – Wrap-Up & Free Guitar Guide