Man Tab - Iron

The core of the song is built on power chords. While you can play them as single notes, using the full two-finger shape provides the "doom-heavy" sound the song is known for. Fret Position (Low E / A strings) Strike once and let ring. 2 10th / 12th Move shape up 3 frets, strike twice. 3 12th / 14th Slide up 2 frets and strike twice. 4 15th > 14th Rapidly slide/hammer between these 3 times. 5 10th > 12th Strike D5 twice, then slide up to E5 and strike twice. Nailing the Tone To get Iommi's "monster" tone, you'll

Use your bridge pickup with volume and tone set to 10. iron man tab

Before the riff kicks in, there’s that eerie, metallic groaning sound. You can replicate this by striking the open low E string and performing a slow bend behind the nut (the piece between the fretboard and the headstock). This creates the iconic intro bend effect that sets the mood for the entire track. The Main Riff: Step-by-Step The core of the song is built on power chords

The "slide" is the most important stylistic element. Don't just jump between positions; let the strings "zip" to connect the chords. 2 10th / 12th Move shape up 3 frets, strike twice

The song is technically in E standard, but Iommi often used light strings and slightly loose tuning for his signature heavy feel.

Once you have the shape down, use a backing track or the original recording to master the rhythmic timing.