10 Nirvana Bass Riffs

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  • Now this list probably doesn't quite do Krist Novoselic's playing justice, as his best bass lines can often be found deeper into the middle sections of Nirvana songs e.g Been A Son, Stay Away, Lounge Act. However, as a non bass playing guitarist, I thought I'd have a go at some of the more iconic Nirvana bass riffs, with the added inclusion of She Only Lies for good measure.
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    0:00 Sliver
    0:20 Dive
    0:36 Lithium
    1:00 She Only Lies
    1:29 Blew
    1:50 Hairspray Queen
    2:05 About A Girl
    2:40 Lounge Act
    3:09 Love Buzz
    3:29 Heart-Shaped Box

КОМЕНТАРІ • 725

  • @mirata7748
    @mirata7748 3 роки тому +1863

    Happy Birthday Kurdt!!

  • @coomer5828
    @coomer5828 3 роки тому +962

    you cant play these riffs unless you are barefoot and have your bass nearly touching the floor

  • @xBlueWolf
    @xBlueWolf 3 роки тому +2323

    Nirvana has some great bass. Novoselic is a great bassist.

    • @albertandguitars
      @albertandguitars 3 роки тому +73

      Agreed!

    • @bloxsy_
      @bloxsy_  3 роки тому +122

      I think so too.

    • @yobotbeats
      @yobotbeats 3 роки тому +18

      Wait, who write all of bass riffs? Its not only cobain? Or maybe novoselic write something, but curt do this biggest than krist? I rly dont know

    • @isoldmysoulnowwheresmytale6945
      @isoldmysoulnowwheresmytale6945 3 роки тому +70

      @@yobotbeats krist wrote most of the bass lines but a few of them Kurt wrote I'm not sure about all of them but I'm pretty sure Kurt wrote "she only lies".

    • @user-vn3ch2wv4l
      @user-vn3ch2wv4l 3 роки тому +44

      He's one of the most underrated bass players ever

  • @AndyFelbab
    @AndyFelbab 2 роки тому +200

    My big brother started showing me how to play these riffs at age 10. He learned Kurt's riffs and we recorded our Nirvana covers on a tape recorder. He passed away 6 years ago. If it wasn't for Kurt Krist and my brother Tony I wouldn't be a musician.

    • @seanwilkie9358
      @seanwilkie9358 2 роки тому +10

      RIP to your brother

    • @salemhart999
      @salemhart999 Рік тому

      What an amazing memory to have, sorry for your loss

  • @GrizzlyDave85
    @GrizzlyDave85 3 роки тому +754

    When “About a girl” came on, all I could sing was
    “I need an EASZEEH THRWILL”

    • @sasa-bv9gu
      @sasa-bv9gu 3 роки тому +46

      and the fking bongos kick in

    • @LakeFX
      @LakeFX 3 роки тому +13

      REEEEEEEEEEEEEE

    • @crisp8288
      @crisp8288 3 роки тому +3

      Dijo when es de la grasa

    • @esteves2099
      @esteves2099 3 роки тому +13

      "...But I can't see you every night REEEW"
      Puddle of Mudd version

    • @user-hx4ez6tu6y
      @user-hx4ez6tu6y 3 роки тому

      @@esteves2099 at least Puddle of mudd didn’t steal songs like nirvana...

  • @doormat8346
    @doormat8346 3 роки тому +168

    lounge act has always been on a whole other level

    • @VlodekKshishtovsky
      @VlodekKshishtovsky Рік тому

      😉probably because it's a level Shocking Blue - Send Me a Postcard ua-cam.com/video/y-eWMYe-ss8/v-deo.html

    • @Dankmemes555
      @Dankmemes555 Рік тому +1

      And On A Plain

  • @samharradence5689
    @samharradence5689 3 роки тому +757

    Novoselic is a shockingly underrated melodic bassist, you really did him justice

    • @m4tt1afm51
      @m4tt1afm51 3 роки тому +10

      I think John Deacon is the most underrated

    • @ygslyn6732
      @ygslyn6732 3 роки тому +10

      @@m4tt1afm51 he’s definitely underrated, hell, most people just know him as the guy who played bass for queen and wore a sweater. There are probably less known out there tbh like Noel Redding

    • @samharradence5689
      @samharradence5689 3 роки тому +1

      @@m4tt1afm51 I wasn't talking about who was the most underrated though

    • @m4tt1afm51
      @m4tt1afm51 3 роки тому

      @@samharradence5689 yes I know, It was only an opinion

    • @rossross9281
      @rossross9281 2 роки тому +3

      All bassists are underrated! Most people just don’t appreciate what the bass brings to music. Everybody turns the bass nob up though!

  • @onecrispyfrie1932
    @onecrispyfrie1932 3 роки тому +456

    What I like about nirvana is that the bass line often stands out. Usually basslines just follow the root notes of the guitar and you could play the song without bass. But from personal experience I can tell you that playing nirvana with only a drummer and a guitarist is very difficult

  • @Gl00mAsx
    @Gl00mAsx 3 роки тому +465

    I did not expect to see She Only Lies on a list ever. Mad respect my dude

    • @twomindz79
      @twomindz79 3 роки тому +29

      That's cause it's not a nirvana song. It's an unrealesed Kurt jam.

    • @revalone3944
      @revalone3944 2 роки тому +2

      sounds so good

  • @ShogaiDeZpair
    @ShogaiDeZpair 3 роки тому +272

    Nirvana's basslines are amazing. Krist did such an amazing job on every single one of them. I love Kurt and the guitar riffs. I love Dave and the drums. But krist often gets overshadowed

    • @justinkline1294
      @justinkline1294 2 роки тому +9

      His bass playing philosophy was to "serve the song". Which he does masterfully. But he's not flashy. He just alternates down and upstrokes with a pick. Very simple and easily overlooked.

    • @------yo-
      @------yo- Рік тому +1

      A little fun fact :
      Did u Know that in the group Sweet 75 krist IS a guitariste 😯

  • @mvramos
    @mvramos 3 роки тому +45

    Thirty years later and the bass riff in Blew still blows my mind.

  • @paulsandor3522
    @paulsandor3522 3 роки тому +97

    Remember one thing when playing bass: don't throw it straight up in the air! Sorry Krist; couldn't resist

  • @axl2596
    @axl2596 3 роки тому +58

    the simplicity in nirvana's songs is what i cant get over

    • @gmouse1250
      @gmouse1250 Рік тому

      thats what makes them great, catchy and accessible, so people can play and appreciate the melodies

  • @omen451
    @omen451 3 роки тому +509

    I think In bloom should be here too, it has a pretty cool bassline, but anyways great video!

    • @bloxsy_
      @bloxsy_  3 роки тому +66

      True. Thanks!

    • @pat2100
      @pat2100 3 роки тому +79

      @Shitpost random y mas okay bass police

    • @seba24503
      @seba24503 2 роки тому

      Yeah that’s probably my favorite bassline

    • @Fireglo
      @Fireglo 2 роки тому +1

      @Shitpost random y mas bass riff and bassline are the same thing. The line merely refers to the line of sheet music.

    • @Fireglo
      @Fireglo 2 роки тому +1

      @Shitpost random y mas being the intro to the song doesn't mean it's not a bass riff.

  • @professorpigeon3069
    @professorpigeon3069 3 роки тому +307

    Krist is such an underrated bassist.

    • @DolfoLicks
      @DolfoLicks 3 роки тому +15

      Yeah... the legendary nirvana's bassist, international idol and forever in the history of rock and music in general, he is underrated. 🥱🥱🥱

    • @nboutdoors3571
      @nboutdoors3571 3 роки тому

      Agreed

    • @virtuaplayer7234
      @virtuaplayer7234 3 роки тому +8

      No. He's not underrated wtf. Stop acting like Nirvana is this underground band that no one listen to it's ridiculous.

    • @professorpigeon3069
      @professorpigeon3069 3 роки тому +10

      @@virtuaplayer7234 I was just saying that not many people talk about krist when they're talking about nirvana, it's always Kurt and maybe Dave that come to mind first even though Krist wrote some really good basslines.

    • @virtuaplayer7234
      @virtuaplayer7234 3 роки тому +1

      @@professorpigeon3069 That's the point. He's the bass player not the frontman what did you expect? He's not underrated as a bassist.

  • @teiloparry1341
    @teiloparry1341 3 роки тому +31

    Heart Shaped Box's bassline is so powerful

  • @wearethehappyones18
    @wearethehappyones18 3 роки тому +292

    Krist is a very underrated bassist

    • @alexmalch
      @alexmalch 3 роки тому +6

      not really, he is awesome, but not underrated

    • @virtuaplayer7234
      @virtuaplayer7234 3 роки тому +6

      He's not underrated

    • @blunderless
      @blunderless 3 роки тому +3

      if you consider how popular nirvana is i’d say he’s rated, but more on the underrated side of being rated.

    • @titorialiano2419
      @titorialiano2419 3 роки тому

      Not underrated

  • @Hagor94
    @Hagor94 Рік тому +13

    The bass rift for Lounge Act is ridiculously good. Krist is an animal.

  • @tianbarretosebas8380
    @tianbarretosebas8380 3 роки тому +86

    In bloom would be an honorable mention but overall this is a solid list!

  • @grunge-y7066
    @grunge-y7066 3 роки тому +161

    Man I really need to get a bass

  • @hub3rr
    @hub3rr 3 роки тому +422

    Tomorrow Kurt Cobain Birthday, i'm so happy

  • @AuspiciousFrog
    @AuspiciousFrog 3 роки тому +24

    Lounge Act was the first bassline I learned when I got my first bass, absolutely amazing bassline to that song...that and the Seinfeld theme...

  • @TrevorTarwater
    @TrevorTarwater 3 роки тому +50

    Great video. Blew is a good one. Such an iconic album-opener.

    • @pendhd649
      @pendhd649 3 роки тому

      He has blew in this video

    • @TrevorTarwater
      @TrevorTarwater 3 роки тому

      @@pendhd649 I should’ve said “a good one.” I guess I was saying “another good one” conversationally, as in “I haven’t heard that in a while” and not as “you missed blew”

  • @jacoblopez517
    @jacoblopez517 3 роки тому +24

    Lounge act definitely deserve to be on here. Nice list!

  • @nirvana3858
    @nirvana3858 3 роки тому +42

    While hearing the bass in my mind is playing the whole song im not the only one right?

    • @AttackMyClone
      @AttackMyClone 3 роки тому +9

      Most times, people are mainly hearing the bass on songs they like, but they don't realise it.

    • @zt2058
      @zt2058 2 роки тому +1

      @@AttackMyClone this is so me

  • @cruzgamma9366
    @cruzgamma9366 3 роки тому +39

    Lounge act is such a good bass line

  • @luna_bean3338
    @luna_bean3338 3 роки тому +26

    Who else can hear Dave's drum playing and Kurt's guitar playing and voice?

  • @mitchgoldstein6720
    @mitchgoldstein6720 3 роки тому +54

    Great one to start it off! And awesome you had she only lies in there

    • @bloxsy_
      @bloxsy_  3 роки тому +13

      I like that one, had to put it in there.

    • @nboutdoors3571
      @nboutdoors3571 3 роки тому

      When ever I think nirvana and a bass
      I always think of Blew

  • @lgglc9274
    @lgglc9274 3 роки тому +32

    On a Plain has an amazing bassline

  • @evanarthur4680
    @evanarthur4680 3 роки тому +5

    What I have noticed about bass is it can be the most simple instrument but at the same time the hardest one.

  • @hub3rr
    @hub3rr 3 роки тому +188

    Next video: 10 Nirvana Drum Riffs

    • @bloxsy_
      @bloxsy_  3 роки тому +94

      Will air drums do?

    • @floydofnova2743
      @floydofnova2743 3 роки тому +36

      @@bloxsy_ Why not.

    • @sundayswapmeet7622
      @sundayswapmeet7622 3 роки тому +30

      @@bloxsy_ Since you sing, could do a top 10 Nirvana video about that.

    • @wearethehappyones18
      @wearethehappyones18 3 роки тому +5

      @@sundayswapmeet7622 thats a good idea

    • @krot9849
      @krot9849 3 роки тому +6

      Next next video: 10 Nirvana Vocal Riffs

  • @thiagoaraujobass582
    @thiagoaraujobass582 3 роки тому +6

    Nivana's bass lines are amazing. Novoselic is one of the most underrated bassists. Amazing cover, man 👏👏

  • @TellEveryoneRecords
    @TellEveryoneRecords 3 роки тому +8

    Lounge Act sounds like a dope ska bass line.

  • @d.v.52
    @d.v.52 3 роки тому +4

    Ohhh love buzz ❤
    And Blew... and Lounge Act and.. oh man Novoselic is a good one.
    Miss Kurt.
    Glad Dave has the Foo Fighters now..
    But still the good old days of my early teens... time flies. Thank you for the video!

  • @nofuture_at_all
    @nofuture_at_all 3 роки тому +6

    I really love the repetitive bass line of Love Buzz. It always makes me want to dance.

  • @antoniodutra5778
    @antoniodutra5778 2 роки тому +11

    Lounge act...deu vontade d chorar...misto de saudade.. emoção..e coisas q só a música pode nos proporcionar

  • @janoramos2627
    @janoramos2627 3 роки тому +38

    awesome

  • @petarnikolovski3867
    @petarnikolovski3867 3 роки тому +14

    I was just thinking of this channel

  • @acmichaels4983
    @acmichaels4983 3 роки тому +16

    This was great to see. Can we get some Alice In Chains Bass ?

  • @wadew3623
    @wadew3623 3 роки тому +1

    Oddly enough, these songs could work as a "best of" compilation. My favorite Nirvana song is "Dive," so I was glad to see that made the list.

  • @whilemyguitarblowsup4174
    @whilemyguitarblowsup4174 3 роки тому

    lol as soon as i saw this title the first thing i thought of was the Sliver bass line, i clicked the video, and of course that was the first one you played. def my fav nirvana bass riff, the solo bass intro is so catchy!

  • @pierceblazier9078
    @pierceblazier9078 3 роки тому

    Dude you killed every song! Always excited to see bloxys new posts. One of the most talented musicians

  • @MT-BB-
    @MT-BB- 3 роки тому +1

    Dead on as usual sir! Salute!

  • @elmeromero6559
    @elmeromero6559 3 роки тому +7

    Dive is my fav Nirvana's song.

  • @Crazy-bq2ke
    @Crazy-bq2ke 3 роки тому

    Always love your videos amazing job

  • @luisosorio9547
    @luisosorio9547 3 роки тому

    Great job on the video! I feel like You Know You're Right doesn't get enough appreciation

  • @chmelys
    @chmelys 2 роки тому +4

    Launge act is the best! i just love it
    2:40

  • @jules8159
    @jules8159 3 роки тому

    It’s so nice to concentrate on the bass, I would never have imagine a video on -bass riffs ❤️

  • @juanluguitar
    @juanluguitar 3 роки тому

    Wow ! Great video. Reminded me in the 90’s learned some Nirvana bass lines, oh good times!!!

  • @magnumopus8257
    @magnumopus8257 Рік тому +1

    Hearing just the bass line for hair spray queen is somewhat refreshing

  • @minutesandmiles
    @minutesandmiles 2 роки тому

    Sliver was what I was expecting to hear and it came up first. Super video. What a bassist Novoselic is

  • @alexanderh6606
    @alexanderh6606 3 роки тому

    I’ve been waiting oh so long for this

  • @InkEater881
    @InkEater881 3 роки тому

    Excellent job man👏

  • @ultimatenirvanatribute
    @ultimatenirvanatribute 2 роки тому +1

    That bass intro to Dive has always been my favorite

  • @mateocabj
    @mateocabj 3 роки тому +13

    10 Alice in Chains bass riffs please!!!

  • @ozymandias_05
    @ozymandias_05 3 роки тому

    I was searching for this, thank u

  • @AngelSkinny
    @AngelSkinny 3 роки тому

    You play very well bro, good video.

  • @mynameismud278
    @mynameismud278 3 роки тому

    I love hairspray queen so much thanks for including it in the video

  • @legomach8134
    @legomach8134 3 роки тому

    Lithium my favourite bass riff ever! Thanks for including it

  • @arkram_68
    @arkram_68 2 роки тому +3

    My Favorite Bass Riff Is Everybody's Favorite Or Not Actually
    Lounge Act Hands Down

  • @kaan8296
    @kaan8296 4 місяці тому +1

    i like love buzz the most but should admit that how mindblowing lounge act is.

  • @adamgonzalez1551
    @adamgonzalez1551 3 роки тому

    YESSS THIS IS WHAT I NEED, I NEED THE BASS CONTENT.

  • @Mike-b7733
    @Mike-b7733 3 роки тому

    Another great choice for a video. Really cool you had she only lies

  • @Whatruacop97
    @Whatruacop97 3 роки тому +6

    Didn't expect to see She only lies it was the first song I learned on the bass

  • @EvAn-tm3yb
    @EvAn-tm3yb 2 роки тому

    Dude in the middle of lithium when he plays the I like it im not gonna crack part there is like a little sliver (pun intended) of bass and its SO HYPNOTIC

  • @psychedelicpsycho6019
    @psychedelicpsycho6019 3 роки тому +1

    Great dude! You deserve a lot more subscribers

  • @lunar.enigma08
    @lunar.enigma08 11 місяців тому +1

    Krist Novoselic is such an underrated bassist, especially considering that he's from such a popular band. He's one of my favorites.

  • @mahometdellavalle6694
    @mahometdellavalle6694 3 роки тому

    Sick tone my dude!

  • @mateocabj
    @mateocabj 3 роки тому +5

    el riff de Lounge Act es épico.

  • @richfromtheligerz4922
    @richfromtheligerz4922 3 роки тому

    Great video ❤️

  • @FunkBaz
    @FunkBaz 3 роки тому

    Thank you for including Lounge Act.

  • @jcmcovers4487
    @jcmcovers4487 2 роки тому

    lounge act is my favorite bass riff of all time, awesome bass dude!!!

  • @stefandesouza5610
    @stefandesouza5610 3 роки тому

    More bass videos please, these are great!

  • @newthrash1221
    @newthrash1221 3 роки тому +5

    That’s a sick bass.

  • @threed7
    @threed7 3 роки тому +1

    Dude I love dive! I just love songs that start off with bass and than the distortion comes in. It just feels great. Same with blew.

  • @suzy4693
    @suzy4693 3 роки тому

    Great video!!!! 10 o 20 GN'R riff!! Guitar or bass, whatever you want haha!

  • @lzc9
    @lzc9 3 роки тому

    awesome keep going!!

  • @silviaskull
    @silviaskull 3 роки тому +4

    Hmmm you wanna steal my job 🤪 awesome video, as usual, keep on rocking!

    • @bloxsy_
      @bloxsy_  3 роки тому +1

      Haha Thanks!

  • @albertandguitars
    @albertandguitars 3 роки тому +2

    LOVE THIS!!!

  • @kurtcobain3558
    @kurtcobain3558 3 роки тому +6

    SLAP LIKE NOW

  • @ll-yy6ui
    @ll-yy6ui 3 роки тому

    love the list man, i wish the chorus from Serve The Servant is here aswell

  • @kevinmaund9515
    @kevinmaund9515 3 роки тому +1

    Never realized the bass in About a Girl had such intricate notes. Cool stuff

  • @prefix253
    @prefix253 2 роки тому +1

    Nice list, On A Plain's bass line is amazing too

  • @vampz4287
    @vampz4287 3 роки тому +7

    Sick 🔥❤️🤘🏽

  • @bees_penny4599
    @bees_penny4599 2 роки тому

    Dude you're talented AF

  • @DisgustedArchive
    @DisgustedArchive 3 роки тому +1

    Good job man!

  • @johnmichaelgray341
    @johnmichaelgray341 3 роки тому +2

    I mean this in the nicest way, but this mans posture is god tier

  • @eliotruben3442
    @eliotruben3442 3 роки тому +2

    As soon as Hairspray Queen came on
    “I wazzzzz yorrrr maynnnnn yuuu waz myneeee” 😂

  • @davgrol
    @davgrol 3 роки тому +1

    Blew, Lounge act and Love buzz are especially cool🔥

  • @leolalo15gt46
    @leolalo15gt46 3 роки тому +1

    This Sound Is Great, awesome guy.

  • @Grace-qs2fw
    @Grace-qs2fw 3 роки тому +13

    Lounge act >>

  • @kanedgytheguy8105
    @kanedgytheguy8105 2 роки тому +14

    hey just a little criticism to help you, you should probably play with all four fingers because it is a lot more convenient

    • @moogibeans9822
      @moogibeans9822 2 роки тому +6

      Pinky Independence is surprisingly one of the hardest things to learn for playing guitar

    • @iliketrains3495
      @iliketrains3495 2 роки тому +2

      @@moogibeans9822 Then you try learning Snow (Hey Oh)...

  • @ruanmoreira3555
    @ruanmoreira3555 3 роки тому +18

    awesome like always (and i didnt even watched the video)

    • @bloxsy_
      @bloxsy_  3 роки тому +6

      I appreciate your support!

  • @Vrtl.grl01
    @Vrtl.grl01 3 роки тому

    like ur bass, & very interesting video!

  • @slayeroftime7462
    @slayeroftime7462 3 роки тому

    I felt that you will release a video today

  • @shurastayshurago8591
    @shurastayshurago8591 3 роки тому +1

    Krist, the greatest! Please, make a Top 10 Blur guitar riffs.

  • @naysahearn
    @naysahearn Рік тому +2

    0:36

  • @augustoseckler
    @augustoseckler Рік тому

    Seu contrabaixo é simplesmente incrível cara

  • @grungekid1539
    @grungekid1539 3 роки тому

    HBD to Kurt and this channel!

  • @cheesesandwich8125
    @cheesesandwich8125 2 роки тому +1

    omg i was thinking will he do hairspray queen and u did!!!!!!!!!