Question 1

What key is "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in?

Accepted Answer

"Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana is in the key of G# major.

Question 2

What is the BPM of "Smells Like Teen Spirit"?

Accepted Answer

"Smells Like Teen Spirit" has a tempo of 168 BPM (fast).

Question 3

What chords are in "Smells Like Teen Spirit"?

Accepted Answer

The main chords in "Smells Like Teen Spirit" are: Ab, Bbmaj7, C#7, Caug, Ebaug, Amaj7, Dm7b5.

Question 4

Is "Smells Like Teen Spirit" easy to play on guitar?

Accepted Answer

"Smells Like Teen Spirit" is a challenge for advanced players — it uses 7 chords including barre or complex shapes: Ab, Bbmaj7, C#7, Caug, Ebaug, Amaj7, Dm7b5.

Smells Like Teen Spirit

Scale chords · G# major

Chords used

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