Fear of the Dark - Introduction

Fear of the Dark is one of Iron Maiden’s most famous songs, released in 1992 on the album of the same name. Written by bassist Steve Harris, it explores the fear of darkness and the unknown. The song starts slow and eerie, then explodes into fast, heavy riffs. It became a fan favourite, especially in live shows where the crowd sings along.

The lyrics describe the creeping fear of being alone in the dark, where every shadow feels threatening. Bruce Dickinson’s powerful vocals and the twin-guitar harmonies make it unforgettable. The song’s structure is dynamic; starting quietly, building tension, then bursting into full energy. It remains one of their most-streamed tracks today.

Fear of the Dark Guitar Lesson

Taught by Mike Walker, this lesson breaks down the song’s F major to D minor shifts. The intro uses clean arpeggios (F - C - Dm - Bb) before the heavy riff kicks in. The main riff is in D minor, played with palm muting for a tight sound. The tempo starts at 80 BPM but speeds up later.

The verse has a chugging rhythm (D5 - C5 - Bb5), while the chorus opens up with power chords (F5 - C5 - D5 - Bb5). The solos use the D harmonic minor scale (D-E-F-G-A-Bb-C#), giving them a dark, dramatic feel. The twin-guitar harmonies are a key feature—two guitars play different but matching melodies.

For the solos, Dave Murray and Adrian Smith use the D harmonic minor scale (D-E-F-G-A-Bb-C#). This scale gives the leads their dramatic, almost classical sound. The twin-guitar harmonies are a key feature—one guitar plays a melody while the other plays a matching part at a different pitch. These harmonies use intervals of thirds and sixths to create that classic Iron Maiden sound.

The bridge section before the final chorus has a rhythm part with quick chord changes. Here, you switch between D5 - F5 - C5 - Bb5 in rapid succession. The key is to keep your palm muting consistent while moving between chords. The song ends with a repeat of the intro arpeggios.

Beginners should start by learning the power chord shapes and the galloping rhythm pattern. Practice the palm muting to get that tight, punchy sound. Intermediate players can work on the twin-guitar harmonies—try recording one part and playing the other over it. Advanced players should focus on the vibrato and bends in the solos, which need to be precise to match the original recording.

FAQs

Q. What tuning does Iron Maiden use for this song?

Standard tuning (EADGBE), though they sometimes play it half-step down live.

Q. How do I play the rhythm correctly?

Use downstrokes on the main beats and upstrokes in between (down-down-up). Start slow with a metronome.

Q. Why does the solo sound so dramatic?

It uses the D harmonic minor scale, which has a raised 7th note (C# instead of C natural).

Q. Can I play this song on a single guitar?

Yes, but you’ll miss the harmonies. Try recording one guitar part and playing the other over.

Wherever I May Roam came from one of the popular album called The Black Album, which was released in 1991 by the band Metallica. The song is well known for its usage of dark and exotic sounds, which explores the themes of freedom, solitude, and life on the road. It’s not a popular song, but it is one which still resonates deeply with fans worldwide. 

It has an iconic intro that features a sitar-like guitar effect that makes this song instantly stand out from other typical metal numbers. After the intro section is gone, the song takes a turn and shifts to heavy, down-tuned riffs, along with a powerful hypnotic groove. This creates a slow-burning anthem, which is a perfect balance of melody and raw heaviness. 

To create a sitar-like effect, Kirk Hammett used a 12-string electric guitar, which was fitted with a special sitar effect. In addition to this, not many fans know about this, but the main idea behind this song was to provide a glimpse of what truly happens and the hard times that band members have to face when they are touring worldwide. 

It’s a song that represents how the band has played live on nearly every single continent on earth, making the message of roaming the world actually true quite literally. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Wherever I May Roam is a song that is primarily a riff-driven metal song, but it does follow underlying power chord shapes and implied chords, which can be heard throughout the song. Here’s a brief breakdown of some of the major chords you will be learning in this guitar song:

Power Chords (Root + Fifth Shape)

The song is built around heavy, palm-muted power chords, common in metal:

• E5 (Open E string + 2nd fret A string)
• F5 (1st fret E string + 3rd fret A string)
• G5 (3rd fret E string + 5th fret A string)
• D5 (5th fret A string + 7th fret D string)

Open Chords Pedal Notes

The riff that makes the song unique uses the open low E string as a pedal tone, pointed to be noted here; it is paired with sliding single notes that riff higher up the neck. 

Implied Chords In The Intro Section

As we have already discussed, the intro uses a 12-string effect, and that is possible only because of E Phrygian Dominant, which gives it a classic Middle Eastern sound. The intro does not use traditional chords, but the implied harmony suggests it’s an E5 or E minor in tonality. 

Why Learn Wherever I May Roam By Metallica On Guitar?

Wherever I May Roam is a song that is made from powerful riffs, exotic tones, and undoubted metal precision. It’s a song that teaches you how to blend heaviness with melodic sophistication, making it a rewarding song to learn on guitar.

Need You Now is a song that shows you the power of simplicity, dynamics, and emotional phrasing. 

For this song, you don’t need to learn the dramatics of virtuosic guitar playing; the strength of this song lies in the accessible chord progressions and subtle rhythmic shifts that truly stand toe-to-toe with the lyrical intensity of the song. 

It’s a great song to learn on guitar as it teaches musical sensitivity in addition to the technical accuracy which is required to be a great musician. 

Why Learn Need You Now By Lady Antebellum Song On Guitar?

This guitar song lesson by the guitar instructor Mike Walker relies heavily on open-position chords that are too common in acoustic guitar playing. The chord shapes are beginner-friendly, yet this song challenges you with its arrangement that requires smooth chord transitions every single time, while making sure that your chords have that clear ringing tone to them. 

Likewise, the song is present in the pulse of 4/4 time, which is pretty relaxed, and leans a bit towards the emotional pacing of the vocals. This lesson is broken down into restrained downstrokes that are part of the verse to energetic strumming patterns that come in choruses. This perfectly matches up with the song’s emotional arc, which is one of the big reasons that made the song so popular. 

In this guitar lesson, you will also get to know about arpeggiated picking, where you will be playing notes of a chord one at a time instead of strumming all the chords together. This lesson truly shines as a pedagogical choice; it is accessible for beginners, and at the same time, it is great for intermediate guitar players if they can add embellishments to create vocal-like phrasing on guitar. 

FAQs – Need You Now By Lady Antebellum Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Is it possible to play the piano intro of Need You Now by Lady Antebellum on guitar? 

Ans. Yes, you can play the piano intro if you want. For that, you need to convert the intro into arpeggiated picking of the chord shapes that result in a much closer feel to the original. 

Q2. How should you approach the dynamics of the song Need You Now? 

Ans. Start practising light picking during the verses, after that build intensity of the song with full strums in the chorus, resulting in perfect instrumental layering, which can also be seen in the original recording of the song. 

Q3. Is it a good idea to play Need You Now on guitar while singing it? 

Ans. For performing Need You Now you need to make sure your voice is in tune with the consistent strumming. The simple chord progression does help in making things easier for you. If you practice for a bit with dedication, we are sure you can master both your guitar playing and voice for performing this song live for your audience. 

Believer – Introduction

Welcome to the guitar lesson on a sensational pop blockbuster by one of the greatest pop-rock artists of modern music, Believer by Imagine Dragons. This song needs no introduction, for it amassed 2.8 billion views on YouTube and made Imagine Dragons world-famous, charting their way to everyone’s playlist.

Written in part and sung by Dan Reynolds, the song is about overcoming suffering and pain. He says, “The meaning of the song is reflecting on the painful things in my life, rising above that, finding a place where I could be appreciative of the pain and make it my greatest strength”. The message in the song is acceptance of pain in order to overcome it and cultivate belief in oneself through it, hence the title.

Believer peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's third top ten single after ‘Radioactive’ and ‘Demons’.

Believer Guitar Lesson

In this lesson, the tutor goes through talking about the individual parts of the song, one section after another. The first section contains the basic information about the song, like the key, tuning and tone. The second section talks about the chords and rhythm and the chords used in the song, followed by a section on the structural arrangement of the song, as in the position of verses and choruses. Finally, the tutor demonstrates how to play the song in its entirety with some improvisation tips.

Believer guitar chords are in the key of Bb minor. Mainly, three chords repeat over the length of the track, and palm-muted ‘chugs’ on the thicker strings give the song a metal vibe, while the special 12/8 time signature gives it a pop vibe. 12/8 time commonly feels like a shuffling rhythm, as if counting 1-2-3 repeatedly. The chords used are Bbm, F and F#.

The interesting bit about the arrangement here is in the overdubbed use of multiple guitars or guitar sounds. The tutor explains how there is a distorted rhythm guitar playing the power chords leaning on the low frequencies and the clean lead guitar playing the high frequency harmonies on top of it, both covering the sound space.

The instructor also goes through the lead or the vocal melody section of the song and shows how to play note by note, along with a demonstration on how to improvise on the track using the Bb minor pentatonic scale shape on the fretboard.

Consequently, this tutorial explores all the sections of the great power ballad of a song that Believer is and delivers the lesson in a structured format.

FAQs

Q. What is the story behind Believer by Imagine Dragons?

Dan Reynolds, the frontman of the band, was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, which is a form of arthritis and causes great physical pain. His experience with the pain and rising above it is where the song comes from.

Q. Does Believer have a guitar solo?

Believer does not have a specific guitar solo in the track, but there is plenty of room in the track that you can solo over the chords using the Bb minor pentatonic scale.

Introduction:

The Middle was released by the band Jimmy Eat World in October 2001 as the second single of their fourth album called, Bleed American (2001). The song became an instant hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 2002 and it also reached top 50 in various other countries like Australia, United Kingdom and New Zealand. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson:

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: The Middle is a power chord driven song which includes fast strumming as well. But if you want you can add arpeggios for adding a bit of variation. 

The optional arpeggio-picking pattern is as follows: 

E|----------------|  

B|------3--------|  

G|----2---2------|  

D|--0-------0----|  

A|--------------|  

E|--------------|  

Strumming Pattern 

This song has open power chords in the chorus section and palm muting in the verses, giving it a classic high-energy-punk rock feel. 

The strumming pattern goes like this: D - D - D - U - D - U  

• D = Down strum
• U = Up strum
• - = Pause (mute or let the chord ring)

Song Structure 

Introduction: In the introduction Mike Walker your guitar instructor will teach you how to tune up your guitar in order to play this song. 

Song Demo: This is the final part where Mike will play the guitar part of the song while it plays at the back to show you how to sync up with other instruments and vocals. 

Song Arrangement: Here you will learn how to play the intro, and the middle section of the song along with required intervals which provides the riff of the song that iconic sound. 

Overdubs: In this part of the guitar lesson, you will be learning about the overdubs that you will be playing besides verses 1, 2 and 3. 

Solo Lesson: In this section Mike is going to teach you piece-by-piece how to play the solo of The Middle and give you tips on how to make it sound melodic. 

Why Learn The Middle By Jimmy Eat The World Song?

For someone who is into punk-rock, Jimmy Eat The World’s The Middle is the holy grail of punk music to start with. The main riff of the song is pretty catchy and it can be played using easy power chords. Also, this song can be used as a great introduction to palm muting which allows you to build tight rhythm playing. 

FAQs-The Middle By Jimmy Eat The World Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. What is the meaning behind the song “The Middle?”

Ans. It reflects the hard time that the band had to go through when there was no funding, and they had kept things simple in their recording rather than doing experimentation as they were doing in their previous records. 

Q2. When did Jimmy Eat The World start?

Ans. The band was formed in 1993 and they released their debut EP, entitled One, Two, Three and Four in 1994 under Wooden Blue Records. 

Q3. What is the music genre of Jimmy Eat The World?

Ans. The sound the band created falls in the category of punk rock; the first demo tape of the band was released in 1993, followed by their debut EP.

Snowtime is an understated song by James Taylor, and this song exemplifies Taylor’s enduring ability to create intimacy and warmth by using simple musical elements. Taylor is known for composing masterful fingerpicking and mellow vocal tones, and even with the inclusion of these two signature styles of his, Taylor has made this song feel like a quiet 

conversation with his listeners rather than a performance. 

Snowtime keeps up with the folk-pop sensibilities, which is again Taylor’s signature sound; he uses clean guitar lines, gentle melodies and even simple lyrics, which somehow feel like a personal reflection and universal relatability. The guitar work you have to learn for this song is deceptively simple, yet it has technical finesse to it. 

In order to play this song similar to Taylor’s version, you have to learn precise fingerpicking, which is something generations of acoustic guitarists have to learn if they wish to learn guitar as more than just a hobby.

Snowtime is a song masterclass of a song that was held by restraints; it’s a gentle and introspective song that combines simplicity and sincerity. Whenever you are going to play this song on guitar, you and your audience will feel like they have been transported to their old friend’s home for a cup of evening tea or a cold beer. 

Why Learn Snowtime Song By James Taylor Song On Guitar?

The signature fingerpicking of Taylor is present in Snowtime, and as you learn it, you will get to know about precision, control and independence between your thumb and fingers. This song could be one of the best practical exercises you can do to develop smooth, melodic fingerpicking, doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or an intermediate guitar player. 

Snowtime is a song that describes the life of a performer, and ironically, as you learn this song on guitar, you will have a perfect song to play in an acoustic setting. Just Imagine yourself playing this song live, with confidence and full control over chord progression!!

FAQs – Snowtime Song By James Taylor Guitar Lesson

Q1. Which guitar tuning does James Taylor use for the song Snowtime?

Ans. James usually tunes his guitar in standard tuning of EADGBE when he has to play Snowtime, but to play this song; he also applies signature string gauge adjustments and tweaks the guitar’s tuning to enhance the tonality; if you are just learning how to play this song on guitar, it would be best to go with the standard tuning. 

Q2. Which of the fingerpicking techniques do I need to learn for the song Snowtime?  

Ans. Travi-style fingerpicking is our best pick to learn if you do not wish to follow a strumming pattern for this song. 

“Hey! Teacher, leave those kids alone.

All in all, it's just another brick in the wall.

All in all, you’re just another brick in the wall.”

​This single chorus has completely changed the way people perceive rock music. It is one of the rare songs that shows you what a guitar can actually do when it is placed in the hands of someone who actually has an understanding of music architecture.

​If you are coming here expecting this to be a normal guitar lesson, then you are in for a surprise. This song demands that you understand why it exists and its significance in music history. It is the only song by Pink Floyd that was able to reach the number one spot.

Another brick in the wall is the amalgamation of disco beats, a children’s choir singing protest slogans in unison, and the most devastating guitar solo in rock history. This is one of the songs that was banned in South Africa, and after you complete this lesson, we are sure you will have another level of appreciation for the six strings of the guitar. ​

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Here is the list of all the chords that you need to learn for “Another brick in the wall:”

Primary chords

• Dm (D minor) — x57765 (barre chord at 5th fret)
• G (G major) — 355433 (barre chord) or compact triad around 10th fret
• F (F major) — 133211 (barre chord at 1st fret)
• C (C major) — x32010 (open position) or x35553 (barre at 3rd fret)

Additional Chord (in some versions):

• Gm (G minor) — 355333 (barre chord at 3rd fret) — appears in Part 1 and transitional sections.

Here is the structure of the chord progression that you need to follow:

Verse: Dm keep it sustained with syncopated rhythm

Chorus: F → C → Dm, use this when playing ("All in all it's just another brick in the wall")

For bridge and transition, go with: Dm → G → Gm → D.

FAQs – Another Brick in the Wall By Pink Floyd Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. What style of rhythm is used for the song Another Brick in the wall when played on guitar?

Ans. You have to blend rock with disco/ funk influence, make sure to be accurate on timing, have muted strums, and stay consistent with the pulse.

​Q2. What should be the picking technique for the song Another Brick in the wall?

Ans. Use alternate picking to maintain speed and consistency. When you are playing expressive notes, you need to combine with slides and bends.

​Q3. What are some techniques that I will be learning through this song?

Ans. This song helps you in improving groove timing, muting control, chord stamina, and interest lead phrasing.

To become a well-rounded guitarist or to witness the magic of James Taylor’s fingerpicking at its best, you need to learn the intermediate guitar version of the song Snowtime. This is the one-song lesson that serves as a perfect blend of technical as well as musical growth; in addition to this, the entire guitar lesson is pure playing satisfaction. 

With this intermediate version of the song Snowtime, you will be introduced to Travis playing, in addition to the subtle-note alternations, a skill that develops precision and independence between thumb and fingers. 

Musically speaking, the song slowly builds on soft and flowing acoustic guitar with unmistakable smooth vocals layered on top of them. From this lesson, you are going to capture the serene and contemplative mood present in the song, which is quite often associated with winter. It’s a song that teaches you that sometimes simplicity when executed with proper finesse, can create a powerful musical experience. 

Strumming Pattern 

The song is known for its gentle fingerpicking, but when it comes to learning the intermediate version, then you have to follow the given strumming pattern to capture a laid-back and flowing feel of the song: D – D U – U D U.

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

If you wish to add more feel to the song, you can use this optional strumming variation: D – D – x – U – D U. 

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum.
• X = muted percussive strumming, which helps you add texture without overpowering the song. 

Strumming works well in this song, but if you wish to capture the sound of the original recording truly, we would advise you to blend light fingerpicking with strumming transitions.  

Why Learn Snowtime Song Intermediate Version On Guitar?

Snowtime by James Taylor is considered to be the perfect first step towards learning fingerstyling with light strumming; this lesson simplifies the intricate part just enough that the song lesson becomes a bit challenging and, at the same time, rewarding. 

It’s a song that requires you to play your guitar gently and cleanly and follow the required rhythm. The kind of control you will learn in this song lesson will take you one level above beginners and make your sound stage-ready. 

Here, you will be playing open chords, which come with tasteful embellishments; this helps you in mastering transitions while still showing you how to add musical sophistication to your guitar playing. 

Snowtime is being played at a steady, reflective pace; playing it on guitar trains your mind and hands-on timing; as a result, with this slow tempo, you will learn to avoid rushing and lock your chord progression with vocals. 

Introduction

It’s Time is the debut single by the American rock band Imagine Dragons. The song was released as the leading single from the band’s first major label EP which was Continued Silence. In the same year the band included this song in their first feature album. 

It’s Time is the staple of Imagine Dragons’s live concert; they usually play this song in the beginning of their performance as it is the first song which gave the band its much needed recognition in the American music scene. 

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song It's Time as part of our guitar series on English songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Song Arrangement and Song Demo. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: The song It’s Time is present in the key of D 

Strumming Pattern 

The strumming pattern that you have to follow for this song is D-DU-UD-DU, which means: 

• D = Down strum
• U = Up strum
• - = Pause or slight break

Song Structure 

Introduction: In this part of the guitar lesson Mike Walker your music instructor is going to show you the tuning requirements for the song. 

Song Arrangement: Here, you are going to learn how to play specific chords in the open chord style. In addition to this, you will also learn the lick, which you will be playing over and over again in the verses. 

Song Demo: This is the last part of this guitar song lesson where Mike is going to teach you how to play the guitar section alongside the backing track. 

Introduction

In My City is the debut song from Indian actress Priyanka Chopra featuring Will.i.am. The song was co-written by Ester Dean, who also provides his voice for additional vocals. 

Priyanka gives homage to her nomadic childhood and shows her journey from a small-town girl to a big Bollywood star. This isn’t a guitar song in the first place, but J.J. Pattishall is going to teach you how to turn it into a guitar song. 

In this video lesson J.J. Pattishall teaches how to play the song In My City as part of our guitar series on English songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Chords and Rhythm, Song Arrangement and Song Demo. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Song Structure 

Introduction: In this part, J.J. Pattishall talks about how this song is a unique dance number and the influence of singer/ DJ Will.i.am makes the song upbeat, similar to the songs from Black Eyed Peas. In this section, you will also learn the tuning of the guitar for this song. 

Chords and Rhythm: Here, you will learn the outline of the chords and the rhythm that you are going to use in the song. Furthermore, you will get to know how to improvise guitar playing in this song to make it more interesting.

Song Arrangement: In this section, you will be learning how to play the chords of Will.i.am, part of the song. 

Song Demo: This is the last section where your guitar instructor is going to show you how to play the guitar section alongside the song. 

The absolute horror-filled opening riff of “Heart Shaped Box” by Nirvana is the reason why it is still captivating guitarists to this day, even though the song was released in 1993. 

“Heart Shaped Box” was written by Kurt Cobain, in which he transferred his emotion, simplicity, and sonic tension into words. From this guitar lesson by Mike Walker, you will learn far more about how to actually grasp the feel and mood of the song, in addition to learning scales or speed, which is a set requirement for this song.

Mike Walker, your guitar instructor for this song lesson, shares the reason why the song lives in the gray space between masterclass and dissonance. The tempo of the song is pretty sluggish at 84 BPM, which results in a hypnotic and unsettling tone to the entire song. 

There’s no denying the fact that the main riff of the song is still pretty catchy; it is minimalist and catchy. Cobain made sure that he didn’t fill in the gap between silence, which helped the song to build a certain atmosphere, as notes are able to breathe slowly and distort naturally. 

Why Learn Heart Shaped Box By Nirvana On Guitar?

“Heart Shaped Box” is the epitome of the grunge era of the 90s; the song is packed with emotions while being deceptively simple. Apart from this, here are a few reasons that show why it’s a staple song for every budding guitarist: 

It is a perfect introduction to Drop D tuning. In this guitar lesson, Mike Walker will show you different techniques that make you comfortable with one-finger power chords, palm muting, and a droning sound that separates the grunge from alternative rock. 

Soft verses with loud choruses are a repeating theme of Nirvana songs, which is what you are going to learn from this song. To master it, you will be changing volume, tone, and picking intensity, which transforms how a specific part of the song feels to the audience. 

This guitar lesson covers skills like palm muting, which results in rhythmic tension, string slides for eerie transitions, and controlled feedback

FAQs – Heart Shaped Box By Nirvana Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Are there any chromatic elements that I need to know about when practicing “Heart Shaped Box” by Nirvana on guitar?

Ans. Yes, there are some chromatic passing notes, which you mainly get in the intro section of the song; this will give the riff a slightly dissonant feeling. 

Q2. What is the role of note spacing in the song “Heart Shaped Box” by Nirvana? 

Ans. With proper spacing in notes, composers create suspense; using it will improve your musical phrasing and timing awareness. 

Plug your guitar, hit that D5 chord with all your strength, let it ring. 

The sound that comes out if you follow the above step is exactly what made the song “Lithium” special. It’s one of those rare pieces in Nirvana’s discography that relies heavily on emotional voltage. The use of the guitar is unpredictable; the heavy voice of Kurt Cobain gives it a raw feel. 

As you learn this song on guitar, you will find how a simple chord progression, when played right, can outlast the impact of intricate chords. “Lithium” is a song that truly defines the yin-yang dynamic in the form of a quiet-loud contrast, which is also the signature of Nirvana. 

The verse sections fully take advantage of the fragile vocals of Kurt Cobain, which will take you back in time when you used to hear a lullaby before bedtime. Then comes a chorus filled with distorted guitar, which is full of chaos and cathartic, which feels like a suppressed outburst finally getting a chance to be released. 

Throughout the song, you will see a pendulum movement between calm and eruption that matches the theme of maintaining a fragile balance between sanity and insanity. 

Strumming Pattern For Lithium By Nirvana 

“Lithium” captures the true essence of the quiet-loud-quiet signature energy of Nirvana. To understand the strumming pattern, it is crucial to know in which part of the song you have to be gentle and where you have to pour energy. 

The strumming pattern circles around power chords, and the verse section smartly uses muted strings to create that chugging rhythm. 

Use the following pattern for verse parts with the light downstrokes to get as close as possible to the original recording:

D D D D. 

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

If you wish, you can also add occasional upstrokes in between the downstrokes to uplift the overall groove of the song:

D DU D DU. 

The chorus section is the complete opposite of the verse because here you will be using distortion as a tool to make the guitar voice loud, loose, and explosive. Here’s the strumming pattern for the chorus: D D DU D DU. 

FAQs – Lithium By Nirvana Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. What is the tempo and the time signature I need to follow when playing “Lithium” by Nirvana on guitar?

Ans. Set the tempo to 121 BPM and use a 4/4 time signature. We know you might be thinking the song has a loose feel to it; still, the tempo remains the same. To mimic the energy of the music, you need to master dynamics, not the speed. 

Q2. Is there any solo or fills section present in “Lithium” by Nirvana?

Ans. There is no solo present in the song; Cobain puts in melodic fills along with rhythmic variations when transitioning to the next song.