Iron Man bass tabs
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Iron Man Bass Tabs: Learn the Famous Riff
Introduction
If you’re a bass player or a classic rock fan, you’ve most likely heard the famous riff from Iron Man by Black Sabbath. It’s a staple of rock music and has been covered by countless artists over the years. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to play this iconic riff, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you with specialized Iron Man bass tabs, complete with transition words to optimize your learning experience. Let’s get started!
Getting Started
Before we dive into the tabs, let’s take a look at the song structure. Iron Man is in the key of E minor and follows a simple chord progression: Em, D, C, B. The famous riff is based on the E pentatonic scale and is played in the intro, verses, and outro.
Now, let’s take a look at the tab itself. We’ve broken it down into four parts:
Part 1: Intro Riff
The intro riff is probably the most recognizable part of the song. It’s a simple but effective riff that sets the tone for the rest of the track. Here is the tab:
E|---------------------|---------------------| B|---------------------|---------------------| G|---------------------|---------------------| D|-----------0h2---0---|-----------0h2---0---| A|-----0h2h3-----3---2-|-----0h2h3-----3---2-| E|--0h3----------------|--0h3----------------|
The intro riff is played twice before the rest of the band kicks in. It’s important to note that the “h” in the tab stands for a hammer-on. This means that you strike the first note and then “hammer on” to the second note without picking it.
Part 2: Verse Riff
The verse riff is similar to the intro riff but with a slightly different rhythm. Here is the tab:
E|---------------------|---------------------| B|---------------------|---------------------| G|---------------------|---------------------| D|-----------0h2---0---|-----------0h2---0---| A|-----0h2h3-----3---2-|-----0h2h3-----3---2-| E|--0h3----------------|--0h3----------------|
The verse riff is played twice before the vocals come in. Make sure to pay attention to the rhythm and timing to make it sound right.
Part 3: Chorus Riff
The chorus riff is a bit different from the intro and verse riffs. It’s a bit more complex but still relatively easy to play. Here is the tab:
E|-----------------|-----------------| B|-----------------|-----------------| G|--4--5--2--4--5---|--4--5--2--4--5---| D|--4--5--2--4--5---|--4--5--2--4--5---| A|--2--3--0--2--3---|--2--3--0--2--3---| E|-----------------|-----------------|
The chorus riff is played four times during the chorus section of the song. It’s important to note that this riff is played with a pick while the intro and verse riffs can be played with fingers.
Part 4: Outro Riff
The outro riff is identical to the intro riff, so you should already know how to play it. Here is the tab just in case:
E|---------------------|---------------------| B|---------------------|---------------------| G|---------------------|---------------------| D|-----------0h2---0---|-----------0h2---0---| A|-----0h2h3-----3---2-|-----0h2h3-----3---2-| E|--0h3----------------|--0h3----------------|
The outro riff is played twice and is followed by a short pause before the song ends.
Conclusion
And there you have it! By breaking down the famous Iron Man bass riff into specialized tabs, we’ve made it easier for you to learn this iconic piece of classic rock history. Remember to practice slowly at first and gradually increase your speed as you get more comfortable with the riff. Good luck and have fun!