Nirvana - The Complete Scores – Definitive Deluxe Hardcover with Protective Slipcase
In a remarkably short span of time, Nirvana transformed the sound of rock music and gave a generation a new voice. Emerging from the Pacific Northwest underground, the band's raw intensity and emotional honesty reshaped the musical landscape of the early 1990s. This deluxe hardcover set offers an unprecedented look inside that legendary catalog with accurate, note-for-note transcriptions drawn directly from the original recordings. Housed in a premium protective slipcase, this collection is designed to be the centerpiece of any musician's library.
Comprehensive Full Scores for 51 Iconic Songs
This is the ultimate resource for musicians who want to play Nirvana's music exactly as it was recorded. Unlike standard songbooks, these "Complete Scores" provide every layer of the band's sound:
- Guitars: Every distorted riff, feedback-laden bridge, and haunting melody precisely tabbed.
- Bass: Detailed transcriptions of Krist Novoselic's driving and melodic bass lines.
- Drums: Full notation of Dave Grohl's powerful and era-defining drum grooves.
- Vocals & Lyrics: Complete vocal melodies and Kurt Cobain’s unfiltered lyrics.
Covering 51 songs across all four landmark releases—Bleach, Nevermind, In Utero, and MTV Unplugged in New York—each era of the band's evolution is represented in stunning detail.
Study the Craft Behind the Grunge Revolution
From the abrasive power of "Blew" and "Breed" to the stark intimacy of "Something in the Way" and "All Apologies," this book allows fans and musicians alike to dissect how these classics were built. Whether you are studying the band's unique songwriting approach or learning the parts instrument by instrument, this unfiltered and emotionally charged collection preserves a defining chapter of rock history. Published in 2026 by Hal Leonard, this is the most accurate roadmap to the Nirvana sound ever released.
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1. Serve The Servants [Nirvana]
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2. Rape Me [Nirvana]
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3. Dumb [Nirvana]
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4. Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle [Nirvana]
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5. Milk It [Nirvana]
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6. PennyRoyal Tea [Nirvana]
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7. Radio Friendly Unit Shifter [Nirvana]
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8. Tourette's [Nirvana]
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9. All Apologies [Nirvana]
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10. Scentless Apprentice [Nirvana]
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11. Very Ape [Nirvana]
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12. About a Girl [Nirvana]
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13. Where Did You Sleep Last Night [Nirvana]
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14. Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam [Nirvana]
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15. Oh Me [Nirvana]
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16. Plateau [Nirvana]
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17. Lake Of Fire [Nirvana]
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18. School [Nirvana]
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19. Big Cheese [Nirvana]
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20. Blew [Nirvana]
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21. Breed [Nirvana]
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22. Come As You Are [Nirvana]
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23. Downer [Nirvana]
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24. Drain You [Nirvana]
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25. Floyd The Barber [Nirvana]
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26. Heart Shaped Box [Nirvana]
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27. In Bloom [Nirvana]
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28. Lithium [Nirvana]
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29. Lounge Act [Nirvana]
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30. Love Buzz [Nirvana]
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31. The Man Who Sold The World [Nirvana]
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32. Mr. Moustache [Nirvana]
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33. Negative Creep [Nirvana]
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34. On A Plain [Nirvana]
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35. Paper Cuts [Nirvana]
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36. (New Wave) Polly [Nirvana]
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37. Scoff [Nirvana]
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38. Sifting [Nirvana]
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39. Smells Like Teen Spirit [Nirvana]
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40. Something In The Way [Nirvana]
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41. Stay Away [Nirvana]
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42. Swap Meet [Nirvana]
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43. Territorial Pissings [Nirvana]
| Arrangement | Band Score, Band Score(with Chord Boxes), Bass Guitar, Bass Guitar (with Chord Boxes), Drums, Piano, Piano and vocal with guitar chord symbols and boxes, Piano and Voice with Guitar chord boxes |
| Genres | Rock |
| Year of publishing | 2026 |
| Format | Album Songbook, Artist Songbook |
| Level | 11, 4 |
| Series | Transcribed Scores |
| Contributors | Nirvana |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9781705187258 |
| UPC | 196288121138 |