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Album: City of Angels (soundtrack)


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BTAB: Iris
Artist: Goo Goo Dolls
Album: City of Angels (soundtrack)

Author: Rattman ([email protected])

**Padrino's Bass Tab Exclusive!**

This song has a lot of changes but its very easy as far as the actal playing,
the trick is remembering the changes.

Verse:
G—————————————
D—0—2—5———————
A———————2—0———
E———————————3—

Chorus:
G———————
D———————
A—2—0———
E—————3—

After First Chorus:
G—————————————————
D—————————————————
A—2—2—4—4—5———————
E———————————3—3—3—

After Second Chorus(and various other breaks in the lyrics):
G——————————————
D——————————————
A—3—4—5——2—0———
E————————————3—

Bridge(the part with the fast stops, stops are marked with *):
G———————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————
A—2—2—2—2—*—4—4—4—4—*—4—5———————————
E—————————————————————————3—3—3—3—3—

During Guitar Solo:

G———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A—————————————————————————————————————————————————2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—
E—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2—3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3———————————————————

It will take you some time to get all the changes down, but it sounds great
when you do. If you have any corrections let me know, I don't have a very
clear recording of this song.

Taken from Padrino's Bass Tab Archive: http://members.xoom.com/jszalma/

Tablature player for this song:
Goo Goo Dolls - Iris  Bass Tab

About Goo Goo Dolls

The Goo Goo Dolls is an American rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York by John Rzeznik and Robby Takac. As for 2009, the band has sold more than 9.5 million records in the United States alone.

How to Read Bass Tabs

Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:

1. The Basics

  • Strings and Frets:

    Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:

    • The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
    • The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string bass).

    Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:

    G|-------------------|
    D|-------------------|
    A|---3---------------|
    E|-------------------|
                

    This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.

2. Common Techniques

  • Hammer-On (h):

    Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.

    G|-------------------|
    D|-------5h7---------|
                
  • Pull-Off (p):

    Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.

    G|-------------------|
    D|-------7p5---------|
                
  • Slide (/ or \):

    Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.

    G|-------------------|
    D|-------5/7---------|
                

3. Advanced Techniques

  • Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
  • Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
  • Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.

5. Slap and Pop

  • Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
  • Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸

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