Song: Iron Mic
Artist: Sugar Ray
Album: Lemonade And Brownies
Tabbed By: Ba$$ Lizard ([email protected])
*Member Of The Bass Tab Archive Tabbing Army*

Correcting my own tab, I messed something up.

Tune down half a step, Eb Ab Db Gb

Intro/Verse/Pre—Chorus: Riff 1

G:————————————
D:————————————
A:———7——5—————
E:—0———————7—5

Chorus (I'm not 100% sure, but i think it's close): Riff 2

G:—————————————————————————————
D:—————————————————————————————
A:—7—7—7—7—5—5—5—5—7—7—7—7—7—7*   The last 7 is optional, I include
E:—————————————————————————————   it, but it may not be there. The 
                                  slide is played very fast too, so 
  it shouldn't sound any longer than 
  the other notes.  Also, there's a
  point where he leaves out the last 
                                  three 7's.
  Listen to the album to figure it out.

Bridge 1 (Right after second chorus): Riff 3
G:————————————————————————————
D:————————————————————————————
A:——5h7—7—7—7—7—7——5—5h7—7—7—7
E:————————————————————————————      

Bridge Part 2 (Right After Bridge Part 1): Riff 4
G:————————————————————————————
D:————————————————————————————
A:—5/7———5/7———5/7———5—1/7—1/5
E:————————————————————————————

Outro: Riff 5
G:—————————————————————————————
D:—————————————————————————————
A:—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—5—5—5—5—————
E:—————————————————————————7——5

Order

Riff 1 x A lot of times (include the "I gotta set him free)
Riff 2 x 4 (When push comes to shove)
Riff 1 x Another bunch of times
Riff 2 x 4 again
Riff 3 x 2
Riff 4 x 2
Riff 1 x Yet another bunch, for the 3rd verse
Riff 2 x 4
Riff 4 x 4
Riff 1 x 4
Riff 5 x 4
Riff 2 x 4 (no vocals this time)
Riff 5 x Until end
End on an E:—5—

Rather long, but not really hard.

About Sugar Ray

Sugar Ray is a rock band from Orange County, California.

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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