If you’re looking for some easy Nirvana songs to practice on your bass guitar, look no further! In today’s article, I’m going to highlight some of the coolest and easiest tracks written by this legendary grunge back from Seattle.
Nirvana is one of the most important bands in the history of popular music. Kurt Cobain and his bandmates managed to create some of the biggest grunge and rock hits. Still, not many people are aware that the vast majority of bass lines in Nirvana songs are actually very easy to play.
That’s why I decided to create a list of 10 easy Nirvana songs to play on bass guitar. Feel free to check out the list below and scroll down to the next section if you want to check out the video lessons. Hopefully, this article will help you find some new songs to practice!
10 Easy Nirvana Bass Songs – List
| Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit | TABS |
| Nirvana – Come As You Are | TABS |
| Nirvana – Heart Shaped Box | TABS |
| Nirvana – The Man Who Sold The World | TABS |
| Nirvana – Lithium | TABS |
| Nirvana – About A Girl | TABS |
| Nirvana – In Bloom | TABS |
| Nirvana – All Apologies | TABS |
| Nirvana – Polly | TABS |
| Nirvana – Dive | TABS |
1. Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit
Smells Like Teen Spirit is one of the biggest hits released by Nirvana. I’m sure that we all know that iconic riff! The track is really easy play on electric guitar, but the truth is that the bass line is even easier to play.
Undoubtedly, this is one of the easiest songs that you can practice on your bass. It’s a perfect track everyone who’s just starting out. If you’re an amateur bass player, you will definitely enjoy playing this song from start to finish.
I highly encourage you to check out the bass cover shared above – the tabs are included on the screen so you can just play along and practice.
2. Nirvana – Come As You Are
Come As You Are is an another proof that a good grunge and rock song doesn’t have to be overly complicated. Just like the previous track, this song features a really simple bass line. It’s a bit more complicated, but it’s still really easy to play.
Surely, learning that iconic line won’t be a huge issue even for amateur bassists. Check out the bass cover shared above and play along with the video – the tabs are included on the screen.
3. Nirvana – Heart Shaped Box
Heart Shaped Box by Nirvana is an another amazing song with a fairly easy bass line. Although it’s not the easiest song on today’s list, it definitely deserves a lot of attention. Undoubtedly, any bass guitarist who loves Nirvana should eventually learn that track from start to finish.
I highly recommend checking out the bass cover shared above – the tabs are included on the screen, so it’s a great way to practice the full song.
4. Nirvana – The Man Who Sold The World
The Man Who Sold The World is an another really cool track with a pretty easy bass line. The video above highlights the version of that song from the legendary MTV Unplugged performance from 1994. It explains everything very thoroughly, so make sure to check it out if you like that track!
5. Nirvana – Lithium
Lithium is an another massive hit written by Kurt Cobain. The song was released on Nirvana’s second album called Nevermind (1991). Just like a lot of tracks mentioned earlier, this particular song also features a pretty easy bass line.
No matter how advanced you are on the bass, you will definitely appreciate practicing and playing that catchy bass line. Grab your guitar, play the tutorial shared above and let’s get to practice!
6. Nirvana – About A Girl
About A Girl is an another really easy song suitable for all aspiring bass players. The track sounds really cool and it’s not overly complicated, so even if you’re an amateur you should be able to pick it up pretty quickly.
I highly encourage you to check out the tutorial above – it explains everything in a lot of detail. I’m sure that you’ll really enjoy practicing that tune on your bass!
7. Nirvana – In Bloom
In Bloom is an another amazing Nirvana song that you can practice on your bass guitar. Just like the previous track, this one is not too complicated either. Undoubtedly, even beginner bassists will be able to efficiently learn that track from start to finish.
Grab your bass guitar and check out the bass lesson shared above – it explains everything very thoroughly!
8. Nirvana – All Apologies
All Apologies is an another amazing and easy Nirvana song that you can practice on your bass guitar. In fact, this is one of the easiset songs on today’s list! Especially during the verse – you literally need to play just two notes! The chorus is not too difficult either.
Undoubtedly, all fans of Nirvana will really enjoy playing this track on the bass. Considering how easy it is, it’s definitely worth checking out. Feel free to play the video shared above – the tabs are included on the screen, so you can just play along and practice.
9. Nirvana – Polly
Polly is an another easy Nirvana song that you can play on your bass guitar. The bass line in that track is really simple, so it shouldn’t cause you too much trouble. Check out the video above and practice along – the tabs are included on the screen.
10. Nirvana – Dive
Dive is an another great Nirvana song with a pretty straightforward bass line. Surely, learning that track won’t be an issue even for amateurs. It will help you to practice the bending technique, so if you’re not familiar with that – make sure to check out the video above! The tabs are included on the screen, so you can just practice along.
Summary
Undoubtedly, Nirvana has released dozens of amazing rock and grunge tunes. As you can see, a lot of their tracks are really easy to play on bass, so I’m sure that you’ll enjoy playing these songs even if you’re an absolute beginner. And if these songs seem too difficult for now, don’t worry – it all takes time.
Which Nirvana bass line is your favorite? Leave a comment down below and let us know what you think, we are looking forward to hear from you!
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