Come As You Are – Guitar Play Along (Nirvana)

Come As You Are is one of Nirvana’s most recognisable tracks, built around a simple, atmospheric riff.

The D Standard tuning gives it a darker, heavier tone while keeping the playing approachable.

A great song for developing timing, tone, and control.

• Keep the riff clean — clarity is key for this song.

• Use light picking — let the notes flow naturally.

• Lock into the groove — timing should feel relaxed and steady.

• Stay relaxed — tension will affect your tone.

• Let notes ring — don’t rush between phrases.

• Practice the main riff slowly and evenly.

• Loop the riff until it feels natural.

• Use a metronome to improve timing.

• Play along with the track and focus on feel.

• Builds timing and consistency

• Improves clean picking control

• Develops groove and feel

• Strengthens confidence in riff playing