Smells Like Teen Spirit
byNirvana
Required String Notes:Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb
Tune to Half-Step Down (Eb Tuning)Tuning Note Frequencies
Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “Smells Like Teen Spirit”.
| String | Note Pitch | Exact Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | Eb2 | 77.78 Hz |
| String 5 | Ab2 | 103.83 Hz |
| String 4 | Db3 | 138.59 Hz |
| String 3 | Gb3 | 185.00 Hz |
| String 2 | Bb3 | 233.08 Hz |
| String 1 | Eb4 | 311.13 Hz |
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
Kurt Cobain often recorded in Eb tuning for live performances and studio tracks to accommodate his vocal range and give the rhythm guitar a heavier punch.
Key Chord Voicings:
F5 (1-3-3-x-x-x)Bb5 (x-1-3-3-x-x)Ab5 (4-6-6-x-x-x)Db5 (x-4-6-6-x-x)
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E - A - D - G - B - ENo Capo
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Once tuned to Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb, try playing these tracks next:
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Half-Step Down (Eb Tuning)Advanced
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