Nirvana Smells Like Teen Spirit (super easy guitar lesson)

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[@txiiz5503]

Love the chicky chicky moments

[@nicholasgathings7321]

Dom Chicky was a great baseball player!

[@DernRern]

Ask the ol boy to play Sabbaths paranoid... he lets you know that all day long he thinks of things, like snickers really satisfys.

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[@golammohiuddin8774]

"Down down chiky down down down down chiky down down"- Marty, 2021

[@DernRern]

Wiser words are rare these days

[@chowderwhillis9448]

No, down down, chicky chicky not just one chicky but two chicky chickys

[@chowderwhillis9448]

@@DernRern absolutely agree

[@jacobbarnes1453]

@@chowderwhillis9448 you’re both wrong. In the song it’s three downs at the start.

[@lucagranato8413]

Down chicky down down girl don’t even play

[@lollingtoon]

After hitting the power chord on the A string you can add in hitting the open strings once before moving to the next chord on the E string, if you listen close Marty plays this

[@zachlee7945]

thats how it supposed to be and he still failed to mention it lmao

[@Jeg08.]

he did miss a few things tho, the first time you play the chord theres a pause in between playing the chord and the chicky part, Kurt only play it twice. (the chicky chicky part) And that your supposed to do an Upstroke on the first chord.

[@pranavrk9752]

Thats how it's played!! But this is a beginner tutorial and also a short

[@josephgraham1075]

@@pranavrk9752 no this is one his short clip. Like him playing around in the stores. Listen to him teach Plush unplug STP He started singing a Pearl Jam song. I asked if I was the only person who called him on it, but he didn't answer me. I'm not knocking him. We all mess up, but on a 10 second recording. I would record it. Everyone keep jamming and for you to hear it means. We're getting better. Blessings,❤ and Aloha

[@Gitfiddle]

Yup. This is almost unconscious. If you don’t keep your right hand moving and hit the open notes the riff sounds wrong. Great catch.

[@gahfeen]

*grabs guitar* "cant be that hard"

[@mq5731]

Morgan Freeman Voice: Oh, but it was that hard…

[@anatine_banana_69]

​@@mq5731the boss from the office US voice: that's what she said

[@4LL3YC4T]

*i guess it is that hard*

[@jyrki2275]

Good thing that if you use some time you can learn to play it

[@Avijxt_]

Famous last words 💀

[@mikii2001]

This actually changed the way I tried to play that song. Always thought “chicky chicky” was palm muted powerchord, not fully muted.

[@im_a_stain7874]

It's actually palm muted power chords watch a nirvana live performance and pay attention to Kurt's hand

[@dayglownick5493]

@@im_a_stain7874 no it ain’t

[@aarushbayyana9769]

I palm mute it but always do it slightly in front of the bridge so it sounds more like it's full muted. Much more convenient in my opinion.

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[@Hellraiser9020]

Glad to see marty still teaching up on here, he's the reason learning guitar was fun when I started 10 years ago

[@Fireguy65]

Yeah and you still suck 10 years later! Jk JK youre probably a great player bro lol

[@Hellraiser9020]

@@Fireguy65 lmao I decent at best, but after 10 years you'd think I should be really good

[@falcy2889]

@@Fireguy65 don’t you think maybe he got this video recommended in his feed? What an absolute moron you are

[@pedrocruz6432]

this looks so easy and yet so hard

[@vincentvela2814]

Just takes practice, I can switch to these 4 chords very easily just by practicing

[@davidlowton9359]

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[@goose6734]

smells like axe body spray - alternative title

[@joshuaporter-vq8ub]

Well yeah

[@Dan.Solo.Chicago]

Now every time I hear this song I’ll be thinking “Down D-down, chicky chicky. Down D-down, chicky chicky”. Thanks Marty for ruining my life. ☹️

[@nickc5646]

100% 🤣

[@ryujinayato1623]

Quite a fact: When Kurt plays this song, he actually barred the ring finger, often times hit the B string on the 2nd and 4th measure, so it became a major chord instead of a 5th power chord (Bb5/x133xx -> Bb Major/x1333x; Db5/x355xx -> Db Major/x3555x) Hope this helps

[@joejones9520]

he did same technique in aneurysm

[@The.Real.Layton]

Marty did a great job but an even easier way to mute is let off of the strings slightly so your fingers aren’t touching the guitar but are still touching the string.That’s just something I do and if you are reading this god bless and have a good day. Guys Marty did it right just I was trying to make it easier. Marty knows way more about guitar than I do.

[@rustinpeace770]

That is exactly what he did😂

[@alexc656]

@@rustinpeace770 no he covered all of his fingers across the strings instead of kepping his index, ring, pinky on the 3 strings releasing the tension. So Marty has to reposition his fingers again when transitioning to the next chord. I prefer the way Marty does it because it is easier to mute in my opinion, but I want to try it the other way as well.

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

Also, after the "chicky chicky" part there's a tiny bit of open strings that it just doesn't sound right without. But for a beginner it's something that comes with time. I'd fine tune the timing first.

[@b3anbo111]

Is the same exact thing

[@b3anbo111]

he was just showing how to mute it but no one actually does it like that the way u said is what everyone does

[@miketythonchicken8760]

Can you SMELL what the Marty is cooking???

[@Bixxy]

he is cooking chickey

[@feiosaunica]

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[@luckymanhindiepisodes4649]

No he is cooking chicky chicky

[@lordm_3607]

Whatever's being cooked Smells Like Teen Spirit

[@thereallincolntakanashi]

Guess it smells like something, probably not Teen Spirit 🤣

[@azmo1981]

When I learned this song in the 90's I felt like a god around my friends!

[@RavenDimal]

What pedal or amp settings for it to sound like nirvana not exactly but good enough

[@graciekattan6618]

As you should

[@Cricotine.]

You taught me this YEARS ago. Now I can play this whole song and many more!

[@dillongamer1131]

I find this after I put my guitar back in its bag 🥲

[@wetblanket1977]

Top 5 riff of ALL TIME

[@chowderwhillis9448]

So simple yet so gooood

[@FeelItRising]

Then the drums kick in!......

[@logarithm0]

Aaaaa

[@cdavidlake2]

Love that you played this on a semi-hollow.

[@ScrappyDoodlez]

That riff envokes so much happiness

[@Indigenous51]

This is serious inspirational shit for beginners ! Keep em coming .😉👍🏻

[@nine73soldier]

Marty is the best! I’ve learned more from his videos than actual lessons from my guitar teacher. Marty is now my teacher 😆

[@chriscosby1561]

Absolute classic and one of Kurt's easier songs first song I ever played. Thanks brother

[@UziDoesIt8818]

Rock n roll died when Kurt passed. He was the entire grunge sound 🤘💔🤘

[@floorgang8496]

I seriously love these short guitar lessons dude. Thanks so much

[@brandentheultramangofighter]

You actually taught me how to play this, I have a acoustic and learned it in 3 days

[@YosefTesfaye10]

C'mon that's not true

[@bomboclaat1919]

@@YosefTesfaye10 I learned it in 2 days and I have almost no experience with guitar. Not complicated riff Forgot to add it doesn’t have clarity like the video’s, so it’s not optimal yet

[@YosefTesfaye10]

@@bomboclaat1919 well i guess it's just me

[@ApostleDavidETaylor]

I freakin’ love this dude…Such a fun personality…

[@doloresescalante6310]

That sounds... Amazing! 😯😲

[@MetallicAGirl14]

You know I’ve been playing guitar for 4 years and I still learn stuff watching you 😂

[@goner.9989]

The first power chord is an UPSTROKE MARTY!!! LISTEN TO THE *RECORDING* !!!

[@lewismoore1125]

If you look at how kurt actually plays it. He starts with an upstroke not a downstroke. Which gives it it’s tone.

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LOVE YOUR GUITAR

[@asheshpathak5260]

Marty is literally my 1st guitar guru. He has made this whole experience so meticulous and fun. Thanks Marty. *RESPECT and NAMESTE FROM NEPAL*

[@jcburger733]

Hey Marty, thank you for the Smells Like Teen Spirit super easy guitar lesson. Appreciated!!!

[@philipb7400]

Thank you. God bless!

[@mrtrollerr]

such a great beginner song!

[@Rin_KC]

Where do I put my fingers to do that power chord

[@jakebriscoe]

E and D string, then A and G string (first and third string, then second and fourth string [from the top])

[@blacklight4075]

you forgot our favorite little part; when u take your finger off it. sheesh lol

[@MrTheEXjoker]

damn that gibson really has an amazingly bright sound

[@ericschafer9458]

I'm glad I found ur page on here. You taught me how to play almost fifteen years ago

[@bu2u124]

Smells like "Chicky Chicky"

[@Randomwolf176]

Best comment I've seen all day

[@jwynne2290]

Love this song

[@jonathandesjardins9886]

Hey Marty try 2 things: Power chords with 2 finger AND start with reverse picking ;)

[@shahinyazdi4212]

You Are The BEST guitar teacher

[@apoloflores3871]

He’ll nah! Carl Brown clears

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うわぁ分かりやすい！ 早速練習してみます！

[@craigconway2583]

The only way I learn to play songs is from this man a Tru legend

[@sliedogg]

Trying this tonight,. Still learning.

[@julieyoutu]

GREAT EXPLANATION 🤌❣️🤭

[@Auzzieman17]

These Shorts tutorials have been fanbloodytastic. Keep it up Marty!

[@nahord33]

Nice simple break down

[@brentcraft4340]

Learned in real time at 12 almost 30 years ago....pure wholesome moment of teaching i enjoyed seein in a riff i thought i couldnt appreciate anymore...that riff, song and band made alot of us fall into playin. Ground breaking in its simplicity and rawness alone...learned on a cheap harmony acoustic from a catalog...then on to electric...then on to creating my own music shortly after. A great time to growup in and learn it.

[@hersss12]

Thank you sooooo much!!!! I want to get an electric guitar and I told myself first I have to learn a song and this super short easy and well explained video (plus your other videos) have helped sooo much thank you a ton. Now off to buy that guitar

[@georgiossirgoudis9207]

Love this riff🤘

[@joshuaray4339]

Enjoyed this!👍🏻

[@nathanmacpherson4836]

Nirvana is my favorite band

[@FinLin0]

I'm I the only one playing drums along with this guy on my knees.

[@m3m3rb01]

He's got that rush limelight tone

[@azeimfriday7841]

Man the drums started beating in my head.

[@surroundedbyjaggoffs]

May the Schwartz be with you!!!

[@lancegravitt8589]

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[@kdog6793]

“Next add the chikky chikky” idk why but the way you said that was funny haha

[@YungNeX21]

I loved how you broke this down it was perfect

[@jessicaspano5474]

Love the nirvana

[@BarryBernau]

Best riff of all time!

[@Dash_Is_Dusty]

I NEED TO TRY THIS

[@ryanbachmeier6979]

Chicky Chicky. Dude you are AWESOME 👌 Always wanted to say that. Started Playing around when u started the vids. You are GREAT👍 THANK YOU

[@shadicgamer2124]

Just imagine how many versions of chords this song have Kurt did the unbelievable

[@maximpeciar5243]

Very good tutorial

[@Freddyfazerboy]

Now I can play this song now! Thanks a lot!

[@chrisfoster7595]

Awesome work Marty!! As always

[@DOGGOZ111]

He makes it look soooooooo easy

[@devlinm5398]

Marty is the freaking man ⚡️🎸⚡️

[@professorpancakes6545]

Also the open strum!

[@stanleykarijodrono1526]

Thanks for all the free lessons Marty. I have learned a lot from you. Best teacher ever.

[@Zokiepilepticar]

I LITTLERLY LEARNED THIS IN 10 MINUTES, THANK YOU!!

[@shannonhondo260]

That Gibby sounds incredible

[@mikesimz1993]

the best guitar teacher EVER!!!!!! THANKS MARTY huge fan

[@corbinclelland7428]

I'm liking the shorts! Keep up the good work!

[@TRAFFIC_CONE777]

My fav song and fav band!

[@synodic_child5009]

Thanks for the tutorial. You made it simple and easy. I played this for my dad and he loved it.

[@Veryoriginalname]

rock and metal fan here Underated

[@ghoul1603]

Tip for when you move down a string if you keep hitting the low E try resting your pointer finger on the side of the string and it should mute it

[@alexbauch9589]

I get help learning a lot of new songs by watching your videos. Thank you and God Bless you

[@ATZIN_Official]

Not power chords, Cobain Chords, you figure this guy would know.

[@TkdNate1]

man i remember watching this 2 yrs ago i js realized how much i’ve progressed🥲

[@Terrybryk]

Thanks for a quick lesson on teen spirit..... GOD BLESS.....

[@miek17]

I love this song❤. Thanks🎉❤

[@Banned0perator]

Thank you Marty . Youre my favorite musician

[@gilianfranciscogamla7280]

You are amazing Martin, thanks for all your lessons!

[@rollingwolf.N8.22]

The chickey chickey is the hardest part

[@Thatlegoperson]

How do you do it?????

[@rollingwolf.N8.22]

@@Thatlegoperson mute all the strings while you do it

[@tomoliverminta]

Love your enthusiasm Marty. Rock on dude!

[@Simpsonsfan78]

Honey what is that noise that I am hearing? It’s Marty playing his guitar next door why do you ask? Cause I thought it was angels playing

[@PaperToasty]

Marty has been such a great teacher for me. Thank you so much Marty!

[@Isthatpotta]

When you mute it I love the lil like squeaky noise the guitar makes

[@prod.oscrrbbs1785]

We love you marty!!!

[@muhammadsabah6527]

Man your guitar is awesome

[@parachute3725]

Thank you Marty

[@andrewjay7962]

Starts with an upstroke too

[@Ur_gorl]

This helped a lot thank you!

[@acidsage1459]

you’re amazing marty