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Did Kurt Cobain use power chords?
Powerchords. The central ingredient to Kurt Cobain's rhythm guitar playing is the humble powerchord. ... Kurt often used his third finger to barre across the fifth and octave notes but you can use your third and fourth fingers if you prefer to.
What was Nirvana's chord progression?
The verse progression to Lithium by Nirvana features a similar progression - E5 G#5 C#5 - in this case with the bass drop being provided by bassist Krist Novoselic playing a low D# note beneath Kurt Cobain's G#5 power chord, with both instruments being tuned down a whole step.
How did Kurt Cobain strum?
Cobain used a loose strumming pattern combining down and up strokes on the strings. Punk rock guitarists, on the other hand, tend to play power chords using all down strokes. “Lithium” and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” both demonstrate Cobain's rhythmic approach to the guitar.
