5 Iconic Nirvana Basslines (With Tabs)

[@nameeeeeeeeeeeeee]

lounge act is easily one of their most underrated songs

[@badg3rr]

Sliver is better lol

[@TheBlackStrat]

@@badg3rrI want whatever you’re smoking

[@AirSurfer9]

I think one of Nirvanas most underrated songs is the Sappy Demo

[@plalo-910]

thats the absolute truth (covered in security)

[@calabazitahd]

Cualkier wea q este en el nevermind no esta infravalorado

[@teenageangst666]

Blew is just absolutely my favorite. Can't get enough of its sludge

[@dryve4427]

sludge is a good way to put it

[@Isaac-ci5wy]

Love the album its on too

[@lordrathut]

I wish they kept with the sludge metal-lite thing they had going on Bleach and the Blew EP

[@memnayaautitoria999]

Мой тоже!

[@seallover9849]

Thats what the genre is called! Check out the Melvins or Acid Bath!​@dryve4427

[@shangrila_la_la]

damn Lithium bassline is amazing

[@Jay3ro]

PP: the power of the pentatonic scale

[@VioIetRamirez]

Ikr

[@k0slizard389]

@@Jay3roblues sgale

[@foiledits]

that and in bloom!

[@urstaatsco]

the line of lounge act is just unmatchable

[@kapr4s]

nice Alex Turner pfp

[@angelrivera.-.4866]

novoselic was so underrated, and he played all that with his bass all the way down to the earth core

[@ganglewak]

hahahahaha!!! so true!

[@pustulioyo]

One of my favorites is "Love Buzz", the main bass riff is bouncy and fun to play! That's honestly one of my favorite Nirvana songs overall, not only does it sound like Nirvana should, it's kind of complex for a Nirvana song. And thanks for the "Sliver" shout-out, I'm a gigantic fan of pop punk and that song in particular has always stood out to me because it's the closest they came to sounding like a pop punk band, it's bright and happy sounding which greatly contrasts the rest of Nirvana's discography. It even lyrically matches a pop punk song, it's about growing up, it's one of their greatest deep cuts!

[@Litt1nger]

you know its a cover?

[@pustulioyo]

@@Litt1nger yes, and Nirvana's version is better than the original. It's a case that's similar to "1985" by Bowling for Soup or "I Love Rock and Roll" by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: they are not the ones who originally created the song, but they are the ones that perfected it.

[@Sarah-t4k2d]

​@@pustulioyoyou can't make a cover more perfect than its original take, silly😅 you may prefer this one more, but better😂

[@pustulioyo]

@@Sarah-t4k2d I think the two examples I gave speak for themselves, especially "1985". I dare you to listen to the SR-71 original and tell me with a straight face that it's better than the BFS cover. You would be lying to yourself, even Mitch Allen, the lead singer of SR-71 (now defunct) and the writer of the song, has admitted it is BFS's song at this point and they did a better job. Or "Hurt" by Johnny Cash. I only say Johnny Cash because Trent Reznor, the man who is Nine Inch Nails and wrote the OG, openly believes it's no longer his song, and again, I dare you to tell me the original is better than Johnny Cash's absolutely soul crushing take on it. Covers can definitely be better than the original and the proof is in the pudding at this point. "Love Buzz" is one of those covers for me, along with "Working Class Hero" by Green Day, "Land Of Confusion" by Disturbed, "The Boys of Summer" by The Ataris, "Little Lion Man" by Tonight Alive (hot take, but I love it), and "99 Red Balloons" by Goldfinger, just to name a few. Hell, there are even some covers of absolute classics I think are just as good as the original or, at the bare minimum, very admirable efforts, like Fall Out Boy's cover of "Beat It" by Michael Jackson, Disturbed's cover of "The Sound of Silence", or New Found Glory's cover of "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer.

[@Sarah-t4k2d]

@@pustulioyo You're right, I don't know what I was thinking. Thank you 😀

[@kkondedraculadoearl]

nirvana fan: exists nirvana fan instantly: UNDERRATED

[@DaffierPig6843]

Real

[@tylerdavis3]

Which is hilarious because Nirvana is extremely overrated. The most bland band of the big 4. They were grunge’s pop music, super catchy, everyone for the most part liked them, but also very little depth.

[@nirvanaduhg]

@@tylerdavis3obviously its a aic fan hating on nirvana

[@tylerdavis3]

@@nirvanaduhg Bleach was decent but Nirvana was overrated dude. There’s no question about it, I’m not hating, they’re a good band but they’re overrated.

[@tylerdavis3]

@@nirvanaduhg Soundgarden and Alice were way better. And I don’t even know why Pearl Jam is called grunge, they aren’t heavy at all.

[@ezov4a258]

Novocelic was truly one of the most underrated bassist in his era!

[@incesticide2009]

and his bass could be heard, more than the others, yes, at least I did hear it well

[@livecoilarchive1458]

Lounge Act and Lithium are absolute standouts. Some of the only Nirvana songs where Krist really gets to show his chops instead of just following Kurt's root notes.

[@jasonc8185]

Lounge Act is probably my favourite on Nevermind.

[@thankyouuuuu2039]

mine aswell. On a plain&drain you aswell. Honestly the whole album is my favorite 😭

[@lou5368]

lounge act is not only one of their best songs but one of the best song i general. from that bass intro to the powerful last chorus

[@thechickfrompearljam]

yessssss it’s finally here, nirvana bass never gets enough credit, krist is awesome!

[@spicy_mcchicken_no_mayo776]

I'm so glad you included Lounge act. One of their best basslines by far and one of my all times favorites songs by then in general. 🤘

[@gojosaturn_]

the NOSTALGIA i just got is unreal

[@carterpinczes6330]

I recently started learning guitar and bought an electric and an acoustic, the more I get into it tho, I realize bass is a huge part of a lot of the songs I like. I definitely need to pick one up at some point.

[@iceerush1549]

No thats why you find a bassist then when you realize how important drums are you can get a drummer

[@Delirious0221]

"Mom and Dad went to a show" 🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥❗❗❗💯💯💯

[@Cepbe3Ho_Cepbe3HoBN4]

Lithium, Blew and Sliver are my favourite Nirvana basslines, thanks for the video.

[@FossyPickles]

honestly it makes me happy seeing people give krist alot more credit for his work, he is an amazing bassist

[@profcristianoestolano]

I also think "Dive" is powerful and iconic, but the five here are very well chosen.

[@ifyouwantedhonesty5851]

love the work, man, keep it up!!!

[@prefix253]

A couple other ones I love are On a Plain and Dumb, those basslines are fantastic

[@mason1292]

I’ve honestly learned so many short riffs from you , you’re awesome

[@diegojaque8597]

It gives me nostalgia, those were the first songs I learned on bass, good memories

[@cystiiic]

There’s this one cool bass line after the bridge in “On a Plain” that I really like. Its like 4 notes before the verse starts again.

[@jinxyjangle]

i love Blew so much definitely one of my favourite Nirvana songs

[@johannesjuhlnielsen9309]

Breed is definitely my favorite Nirvana bassline, it's so underrated

[@KJtheEverblack]

Love buzz is another fantastic one

[@kal.....]

Love buzz is cover

[@scotsmanyes8261]

@@kal..... he still does minor changes to the behsline, and the cover is fookin great

[@kal.....]

@scotsmanyes8261 yep

[@DaffierPig6843]

You play bass?! Holy shit you’re my favorite KZbinr man

[@xavierprime1364]

Lounge act and Stay away are crazy perfect

[@KeylaVeroiza]

what a genius i loved

[@jack-vk5jl]

Loving the bass content man

[@iliveonatropicalisland6086]

Krist's bass lines and tone have such a unique flavor

[@barnikazsiga4044]

Love buzz 😍😍😍

[@justmemin7005]

Kris was made by his tone and Beatles-esque rhythm. He's such a good player and super in pocket, complementing the simple and furious riffs.

[@slasha761]

DIVE IN ME !!!!!!!!!!!

[@prottyesilaus]

dave groin is such a good drummer

[@MUSE1795]

😂😂

[@BobbyVanStone]

I’ve always loved the lithium one

[@Coldkroll]

Damn this tone rocks

[@wetmix]

Lounge Act is my fav bassline

[@1that-one-weird-kid1]

Lounge act is literally so f*cking underrated, i love that song.

[@coffemorr]

SLIVER IS PLAYING GUYS, WERE GOING TO HOSPITAL WITH THIS ONE🔥🔥🔥

[@GOREMOSS]

omggg perfect! thank youuuuuu ik im late but ily videos!

[@tylerd.1]

Honorable mention: About a Girl The bass line during the verses are so jazzy and fun to play

[@Saved_Soul95]

Amazing bass covers of those awesome songs 🎸😏

[@joaobuenostall855]

In Bloom

[@CendoodieGuppchops]

lounge act is amazing, so is blew

[@davidfox7983]

5 great lines

[@Otaa64]

Love buzz!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Willerderagoose]

i love the bass tone,

[@junkyardjr]

Not putting love buzz is absolutely crazy

[@juanfilipwinifred]

Serve the servants is a bassline I have been constantly playing for about a year.

[@MEMORIA1991]

AND HES DOING ALL THIS WITH HIS BASS DOWN TO HIS KNEEEEESSSSS

[@bluehearts4u]

Kris Novoselic is literally a bass genius.

[@koltenburtell5043]

You dont get enough credit bro you fucking rock

[@Finnfishy12]

lounge act is probably my favorite bassline to play

[@jojoesta.r]

Thanks for the tabs

[@SorrowsOfBlood]

Best video ever.

[@markbuchanan2694]

Aahhhh that tone 🎉

[@alythenut]

Love buzz too

[@ilianesterov9466]

Да ты просто гений бас-гитары

[@hiimemily]

Lounge Act legitimately had one of the greatest basslines of the 1990s.

[@highturtle.mp4]

It’s criminal not to have love buzz on this

[@augustoribeiro9815]

Lounge Act it's my favorite one

[@issaczeidanolverahernandez2851]

Serve the Servants has a killer bass line

[@k.0.k.0.9]

Thanks man 🙏🏻

[@SamuelOliveira-sj5cd]

come as you are and heart shpead box too

[@DonySheva]

love buzz 😍

[@brenoriquelme6999]

I love nirvana

[@babysharpMMA]

I literally never knew they had a song in drop C wow

[@VerticalDoggo]

I wonder how people like the hairspray queen bassline, it’s my number one favorite bassline.

[@Eliite96]

Bro is that Jeff bliss 💀💀💀

[@f61band69]

Hairspray queen bass line with that repetitive drum beat by Dale Crover is easily the most underrated of them all

[@alythenut]

Lounge act is like the top

[@Kuroneko1237]

Drain you bassline's pretty good too

[@ALG.1717]

Usually i play the Nirvana SLTS bass riff like that but in guitar and it's casually the same lol, with the fact that i haven't seen those tabs never in my life

[@chrisstark9022]

Lithium bass line was really smart

[@georgiossirgoudis9207]

Bro I didn't know, that you play bass too😂 great 👍

[@AleFru]

Love sliver❤❤

[@Tomoko8885]

I like that 🤘🤘🎸🎸

[@Garbagebassplayer2010]

As a beginner bass player, I recently learned how to play blew and it's so fun and easy... Not so much for lougne act lol

[@BallMaster79]

blew makes me want to fight the sun

[@TheLinkinParkEnjoyer]

Poor guy looks soo depressed, don't give up man, you are loved

[@AnCapone1899]

Lounge act is the best bass line of Nirvana

[@disappointmentpotato9408]

Your bass looks like it would feel good to play

[@fincatoropadre1501]

Magistral...

[@Shadow_The_Edgy]

Blew is underrated af. Best song by Nirvana imo

[@jill875]

Woah so cool!!!

[@Arshen69]

Hey man, nice 4-string guitar!

[@charisaxiopoulos9725]

Handsome baseplayer

[@Guitar38000]

Forgot about stay away bass line

[@raulrossi9735]

When I hear Blew, I can understand Grunge influence in Nu metal

[@maxi_17391_]

blew❤...

[@1brytol]

Lounge Act is the best song on Nevermind and maybe even the best Nirvana song in general.

[@paulowillianbentessampaio5864]

Love Buzz

[@patrickcross5195]

its so amazing! your brand of hair straightener i mean

[@renatocandia2688]

Wow, it's really noticeable when a guitarist is playing bass

[@mikeryan2838]

Please do a longer cover of Lithium

[@Pimpet-wc5qu]

I didn't know you play bass 😮

[@synsol5731]

Lounge Act is the best one tbh

[@snipe_hunterz7617]

surprised Love Buzz wasn't on here