How to play Nutshell by Alice in Chains

Key, tempo & difficulty

Nutshell is played in the key of E Minor, at 82 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a beginner difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Nutshell

How to play Nutshell on guitar

Looking for Nutshell guitar chords? Nutshell by Alice in Chains is played in the key of E Minor. The main guitar chords are Em, G, D, C. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Nutshell on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Nutshell chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Nutshell on piano

Want to play Nutshell on piano? Nutshell by Alice in Chains is played in the key of E Minor. The piano chords are Em, G, D, C. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Nutshell at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Nutshell on ukulele

Nutshell translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of E Minor. The ukulele chords are Em, G, D, C. If you're searching for easy Nutshell ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Nutshell on bass

The bass line for Nutshell by Alice in Chains follows the chord progression in the key of E Minor. The chords are Em, G, D, C. SongView's AI transcribes the Nutshell bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Nutshell

To practice Nutshell efficiently, start by learning the Em, G, D, C chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Nutshell is in the key of E Minor, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Nutshell at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.