How to Play and Sing Iris by Goo Goo Dolls – My Way

Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls is one of the most emotional — and vocally demanding — songs of the ‘90s. In this video, I break down how I play and sing it as a solo acoustic performer, without wrecking my voice. I’ll show you: My tuning setup (not the original weird one!) Simple chord shapes you can follow Vocal strategies to hit the high notes with power and control 🎤 Whether you’re struggling with range, pitch, or emotional delivery — this video will help you make Iris work for your voice. 00:00 Intro 02:23 Tuning 04:32 The Chords 09:08 Chorus 10:25 Tips For Singing 13:04 The High Notes -How To Do It 20:33 The Interlude/Solo Section 👉 Check out my free vocal warmup checklist: https://mailchi.mp/2118f33bcc2b/vocal... 👉 GET My Full Song List For Free: https://mailchi.mp/57c8a09f99b5/free-pdf 👉 Vocal Modifications For the difficult words/high notes in this song: https://mailchi.mp/590226f86a6e/irisdl PLEASE SUPPORT! 🎸 Join Patreon:   / frankpersico   🎸 Book a 1-on-1 lesson: [email protected] ☕ Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/frankpersico Other Ways To Support This Channel: https://www.paypal.me/frankpersicomusic https://account.venmo.com/u/frank-per... Be Sure To Browse These Amazon Affiliate links to gear that I regularly use The single best book you can read to improve your playing (Effortless Mastery by Kenny Werner) https://amzn.to/46vVDDM TC Electronic Polytune -My Favorite Clip On Tuner: https://amzn.to/4gukZ9z DittoX4 Looper: https://amzn.to/4cWJSJ1 DittoX2 Looper: https://amzn.to/3Dm5WzT Ditto Looper: https://amzn.to/3wFzmWN MXR Clone Looper (this one has a stop button but it smaller/cheaper than Ditto X4): https://amzn.to/4et0Kbb Fishman AFX AcoustiVerb Reverb Pedal: https://amzn.to/3D8ab2i TC Electronic Spark Mini Clean Boost: https://amzn.to/41IbYob Monster Cables Guitar Cord: https://amzn.to/3SlPNid Planet Waves/D’Addario Capo: https://amzn.to/4h7QPIy D’Addario Capo for Classical Guitar: https://amzn.to/4llJGrm K&M Konig Harmonica Holder: https://amzn.to/4dhDzRd D’Addario Phosphor Bronze Strings: https://amzn.to/4cTeXNF D’Addario 80/20 Bronze Strings: https://amzn.to/4bYQW6s Ernie Ball Earthwood Phosphor Bronze Strings: https://amzn.to/3YpCiB8 String Change Kit (String Winder, Cutter pin Removal): https://amzn.to/3EAGXcO Shure SM58 Microphone: https://amzn.to/43Kgd3Z Foam Windscreen for SM58: https://amzn.to/4dxMhLr Mic Clip For Shure SM58 (AD25 Style):https://amzn.to/4de7fyH Dunlop Tortex .50mm (RED) Picks: https://amzn.to/3XvnMaD Dunlop Tortex .50mm (RED) 24 pack Picks: https://amzn.to/4cvhw9g Dunlop Tortex .60mm (Orange) Picks: https://amzn.to/41oZj8k Gator Frameworks Cup Holder And Tray For Mic Stand: https://amzn.to/4fCNFMD IPad Holder: https://amzn.to/3GMDwkl DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Bundle: https://amzn.to/4gIIf3R Pro Grade Micro SD Card 128GB (I use this with my Osmo 3): https://amzn.to/4du7Vy8 Sandisk Extreme Pro Micro SD Card 128 GB (This card is also for Osmo 3 and less expensive. I have not personally used this card but it is know to work well) :https://amzn.to/3Nbg2Fn WIRELESS UNITS: Xvive G1 Butterfly Folding Guitar Stand: https://amzn.to/41WzIW8 Xvive U2 Wireless Guitar System: https://amzn.to/3YcUq1W Xvive A58 Wireless Guitar System: https://amzn.to/4iKyxid Xvive U3 Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/3WN8ey1 Xvive More You Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3T4KhAT JOYO JW-02S: https://amzn.to/3ChCj28 JOYO JW-06: https://amzn.to/3YW0Jal CASES ETC: Rock And Roller Cart (R2RT): https://amzn.to/4227WWy Liquid Stands Guitar Stool: https://amzn.to/3Y6B1iC Arriba Ac-155 Padded Gear Case: https://amzn.to/4kai3k9 Arriba AC 414 Gear Case: https://amzn.to/4md8ylm Reunion Blues Acoustic Guitar Case: https://amzn.to/3Z9ldvO D-Fantix Battery Tester: https://amzn.to/4jXQBpE Stands: Hercules Single Guitar Stand: https://amzn.to/4kdAtQN Hercules Double Guitar Stand: https://amzn.to/4kBrVD0 Hercules 6 Guitar Stand: https://amzn.to/3HqpQeO Hercules Guitar Rack (3 or 5 guitar): https://amzn.to/4mEmKEo “As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.” Check Out My Original Music: iTunes artist: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/fr... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2gku2... Or Search Frank Persico on Amazon and all other streaming platforms. Facebook Group:   / fpmusicfans   Subscribe for more real-world acoustic gig tips, song suggestions, and solo performance advice. Website:http://www.frankpersico.com   / frank.persico   #IrisCover #GooGooDolls #SoloAcoustic #HowToSingIris #VocalTips #AcousticCover