How To Play UnderØATH Riffs Taught by UnderØATH Guitarist Tim McTague
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Grab your guitar-Tim McTague of the legendary UnderØATH stopped by the offices of Alternative Press with his custom "Erase Me" green Fender Jaguar to show us how to play some of the band's classic riffs.
In this APTV exclusive, McTague demonstrates how to play riffs from "In Regards To Myself," "Desperate Times, Desperate Measures," "Returning Empty Handed," "I Gave Up," and from deep within the UØ archives, "The Last."
McTague also opened up about his approach to guitar and how a lack of understanding music theory has made him a more creative songwriter. If you've ever wanted to learn how to play guitar in the style of UnderØATH, this tutorial is what you've been waiting for.
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I love that NO ONE has played the intro to “In Regards to Myself” correctly until now. Thanks Tim ❤️
@christopherjordan7105
Жыл бұрын
My mind is blown because I thought I was playing it the right way all this time
@lugarner8493
Жыл бұрын
Yea ive been playing waaay more complicated than it actually was 😂
@mwaters421
Жыл бұрын
Lol all the tabs are wrong 😅
@jdricks313
9 ай бұрын
I’ve been playing it wrong for 17 years!
@romanflores5505
4 ай бұрын
Exactly my thoughts, i tried learning a few underoath songs, and they are just too hard to learn by ear, and I've had bad luck finding accurate tabs.
Realised I've played In Regards To Myself wrong for like 10 years. Sons crying now thx.
@delak2566
5 жыл бұрын
BRO same with me for returning empty handed!
@Mindartcreativity
5 жыл бұрын
Tim probably played it this way only to show off!....ahahaha. I bet you learned: 6D 0-2h3h5-0-8h10.... it's sounds correct, especially if the intro bit is played without a tubescreamer and you kick it in when the whole band joins.
@mrterkyman
5 жыл бұрын
Beauty of the guitar. You probably have been playing it correctly but in a different spot on the neck. As long as the notes are correct play it how you feel most comfortable.
@AtticsTV
5 жыл бұрын
yup the tabs have the rightish notes but in such an awkward way to play it. Way easier this way, which makes sense haha
@KM-tv5km
5 жыл бұрын
We all have lol
Underoath's riffs are so creative and chaotic. This is why I love this band. Super cool to see how some of them are played.
@tylerlynch8559
5 жыл бұрын
Sick seeing you here!
@theendingtothisstory
5 жыл бұрын
@@tylerlynch8559 I'm just surprised someone knew who I was 🤣 cheers!
@eminem13001
5 жыл бұрын
Guitar theory is he key
@JR-iu2mf
5 жыл бұрын
Tim is SO creative. I fucking love EVERY album this and has put out
@michaelmannucci8949
4 жыл бұрын
Until their latest record. Not creative at all.
*In a video to explain guitar riffs* Tim: "I can't really explain it."
“And that’s how the sausage is made” Unrelated, but I love how little underoath knows about traditional music learning and playing, and how they just really play from the heart and just make it work. Like Aaron’s drumming is totally unorthodox but it’s effin awesome! I don’t mean that in a bad way either, I actually learned how to drum by replicating Aaron as a kid haha. It’s just awesome how they approach their instruments ^_^
@jordanjoestar8839
3 жыл бұрын
They use really impressive rhythms and Aaron's drumming never is relying on double kick which is extremely rare in the genre
@tylerking2093
2 жыл бұрын
Aaron actually knows what he’s talking about when it comes to musical theory, but most of the others aren’t “educated” per se. Also Aaron hasn’t had a double kick pedal for quite some time…so it’s not that he doesn’t rely on it, he doesn’t use it at all anymore.
@bigtakeshi
Жыл бұрын
Spencer was formally trained in piano, drums, and guitar and I think James & Chris were too. Aaron & Tim def. weren't though.
@bigtakeshi
Жыл бұрын
@@tylerking2093 not a lot of their songs requrie double kick beats. Aaron's blasts are from his snare. Interesting for a metalcore band to do that but that's them I guess.
The riff from In Regards To Myself is one of the greatest ever written
So cool seeing Tim play "The Last" from Cries of the Past
“And that’s how the sausage is made...” Love this video! Such a cool dude!
@altpress
5 жыл бұрын
kylewardmusic Thank you for watching!!!
I appreciate the humility with which he explains everything. he doesn't pretend to know, but he has such a knack for finding creative, dissonant notes that sound really good together. I respect him.
@KP-by4eu
6 ай бұрын
no he doesn't. Spencer wrote it.
This dude is me if I wanted to tour after high school. I started on Blink-182 songs probably around the same time he did and just learned stuff as I went and figured things out and incorporated this and that over the years. I don't know jack shit about theory or any of that. I'm not big on shredding. I just play what sounds cool to me without thinking too much about it. Tim, you made me feel so much better about knowing nothing for 18, 19 years.
@stiffcivility6884
4 жыл бұрын
Your story is exactly the same as mine 😲 if you're interested you can search for InCivility - The World and hear how my guitarrifs sounds. I'm the lead singer as well
@musicfan7095
Жыл бұрын
@@stiffcivility6884 dude bad ass song! The lyrics were spot on at the time, and can see how ppl failed here in 2022 really easy 😔 good stuff tho!
@musicfan7095
Жыл бұрын
@@stiffcivility6884 the music I mean, not the downfall of people being “good stuff”
Returning Empty Handed is criminally underrated and so is that riff! One of their all time best!
@jameshayward9723
5 жыл бұрын
Honestly its my favourite song by them.
@kman080498
5 жыл бұрын
that and There Could Be Nothing After This
@Darrkness
5 жыл бұрын
Man, I just replied with that too. Definitely the best.
@dclarkmusic
5 жыл бұрын
The Riff Notebook the whole album is a bop
@theriffnotebook8412
5 жыл бұрын
Dustin Clark Oh dude, I’d call that an understatement. I obviously have some nostalgia blinders from this being that album that made me want to dedicate my whole life to music, but even looking at it as objectively as possible, it’s a perfect album in my eyes. Metalcore bands today don’t even come close.
Had no idea Bert Kreischer played in Underoath! Awesome dude!
Saw the tour where they played Chasing Safety and Define the Great Line back to back. My life was complete thereafter
@drainedeyes4268
5 жыл бұрын
I'm so jealous dude, those were such good times. It's awesome to have them back, though.
@summeronio9751
5 жыл бұрын
I was at the Houston date for that
@vkolpp
5 жыл бұрын
Was this recently? I’d give my left nut to here them play Define the Great Line and earlier stuff.
@AusTraLiaNPsyChO
4 жыл бұрын
Got to see them do that here in Adelaide. The only song I wish they would've pulled out as a surprise would've been When The Sun Sleeps. That was easily their first track that made people pay attention to what was to follow style-wise.
@tabbatharenea8766
2 жыл бұрын
Highlight of my life. Possibly falls just above giving birth to my first and only child 😂
AP, do more of these!
@altpress
5 жыл бұрын
Drake Bergman We have more coming soon!! So very glad you enjoyed it. Who should we try to get? What riffs would you like to learn?
@DrakeBergman
5 жыл бұрын
Every Time I Die, Stray From the Path, Four Year Strong, Norma Jean?
@altpress
5 жыл бұрын
Drake Bergman We’ll try our best to make it happen! Norma Jean did some acoustic performances and Jeff did our Six-String Stories segment which is all about guitar. Did you get a chance to see it? If not, here’s the Six-String Story: m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/fWeimNmohcvLhcY.html
@mrcooldudelikefood
5 жыл бұрын
@@altpress Hail The sun, DGD
@altpress
5 жыл бұрын
mrcooldudelikefood That would be awesome! We’ll definitely ask!
I think the string section in Underoath has always been underrated. Theres actually some really, really awesome musicianship going on here, the riffs are most definitely not the straightforward power chords you often times see in the genre. Very talented musicians!
That’s so funny to hear his story at the end. I had a similar experience with the band I’m in now, I was just a fan jamming at their shows for a year and a half here in Dallas/Ft Worth and eventually the bass player couldn’t make it anymore so they asked me to try out. Now we’re working on an EP, I’ve become the lead vocalist and the old bass player is playing again. Bands are so fun/life is so weird
I've needed this for like 15 years.
Tim’s a monster guitarist - super talented and amazing dude!
@altpress
5 жыл бұрын
Jay Singh The UNDERØATH guys are all class acts as well as amazing artists and unmatched performers. Thanks for watching!!
@Sam-np9xe
5 жыл бұрын
Lol
@4Nataspin
5 жыл бұрын
No, he is not... not even close to. Seems like a kid's philosophy of doing everything randomly. A shame for every real guitarist. Fake-posing-douchebag!
@bryanbaez4412
4 жыл бұрын
4Nataspin he’s tight live. He had been playing guitar for about 5 years When they wrote their first record to go Gold. You ever been in a band remotely successful or written a record ? I’m sure you and Fred Durst can do much better than time amarite?
@lockecole6220
3 жыл бұрын
Whats up with the hate??? Lol
Officially the coolest Jaguar I've seen yet
literally sums up my entire outlook on playing guitar. I've been playing for over 15years, can't solo for the life of me but i sure can make my guitar ROAR. I've always written music w my ears and heart and felt a little, secretly embarrassed about it tbh. but its what creates the music I'm most proud of. thanks for that, have always been a fan of Underoath and their unique approach to their sound.
That part in I gave up is heart droping so heavy in a new way.
Man I'd love to form a band with McTague. He's so talented and chill.
Underoath songs are the most fun to play and learning their covers formed the way I play and write above all other bands you could just get right into it. Thank you for the priceless gift.
I remember at a meet and greet in Houston I had asked Tim about his gear and I was so surprised at how straight forward and simple it was for such a huge sound! Not long after they posted a rig run down on their Facebook too. Sick dude on stage and off
Love the way Underoath songs are put together. There's no particular recipe, just pure awesomeness ✌️
@elderlynahum7663
5 ай бұрын
They took their sound from a few different bands so yea theres a recipe.
"The last" is Almost godly, id love to hear him play it for real.
Wow, what a sweet chill guy. I love hearing people talk about stuff they're excited about
this is the best thing i've ever watched about playing guitar.
That's so awesome that he acknowledged old Underoath and played the intro to "The Last" from the second album and shared a little story with it!
Do this more!
@altpress
5 жыл бұрын
PROBO KO4LA We have a few more lined up-so pleased you enjoyed it!
please do this vid with Justin Beck from Glassjaw
@RobertoReyesChHC
5 жыл бұрын
That would be nuts!
@jeffd.3883
5 жыл бұрын
His ego wouldn't allow it ;)
@christopherdeftones2878
5 жыл бұрын
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN SON
@Danielfucks69
3 жыл бұрын
Fuck yeah
This was so awesome. Tim's the man.
People who are really good like him make their fingers look so easy its hard to see what strings he's actually fretting. I love that style
I'm so glad this exists!!
I’ve been playing guitar for 20 years now and underoath being such a big influence for me. Glad i’m not the only one that doesn’t know guitar theory. Just keep rockin! 🤘🏻
Tim has always been and always will be my favorite member of Underoath.
Tim without Gibson SG? Wow! The riffs are amazing. Greetings from El Salvador.
@summeronio9751
5 жыл бұрын
They are sponsored by First Act
Learning Theory would help him know the chords he doesn't know he's playing. I loved learning theory after playing by ear for years. Helped me more than hurt
i’ve met tim mctague and he’s genuinely this cool and down to earth in real life. he was my favorite member to meet and i wish i could talk with him again
The most honest assessment of one’s work I have ever seen in my 20 years of focused music observation 😝 nah seriously, this is really cool! Damn 🙌💪🏽😤
Fuckin' A, man, The Last is one of my favorite Underoath songs and that opening has always been one of my favorite sections of any song.
Wow, thanks Tim. I always loved when you guys played Returning Empty-handed too.
@comquats101
5 жыл бұрын
Darrkness Nice Thrice icon! That was my first tattoo🤘🏼
I love this guy!
Looks like Bert Kreischer
@dchadpage
5 жыл бұрын
Was trying to figure out who he looked like when I found your comment. Dead on.
@davespringer777
5 жыл бұрын
I thought the same. I love Bert. You know Tom? You down with the mommies?
@iceman93
5 жыл бұрын
Burnt Chrysler - the fattest most racist comedian there is
@andrewnathan2903
5 жыл бұрын
I thought Daniel Bryan and he told me he gets that alot
@jozam958
5 жыл бұрын
@@davespringer777 hell yeh jean....piss on me beat me. :)
Hearing the riff without the other elements for "I Gave Up" sounds rad!!!!
i like how he mentioned that they are not really a metal band. Which i totally agree with.
This was super interesting, kind of funny to see that he "got the job" by pure chance like that
@alienrace6665
5 жыл бұрын
imagine their old guitarist with Spencers vocals :D
Returning Empty Handed is my favorite Underoath song from my favorite Underoath album.
That part of I gave up MADE that song SO good!
This was such a cool video! Thanks so much for putting this together I’m crazy inspired :)
Would def watch more of these.
Hearing that was awesome. Zao and Underoath are the two pillars of my music taste
Ive never really listened to a ton of underoath but this is super rad. I love this style of riffing, set it and forget it at dropped D. Helps with the TOOL riffs too...
Always loved their guitar parts.
Went thru all my fav ø riffs
That super dissonant bridge on I Gave Up is absolutely filthy. Love it.
Awesome tim! Such cool tone.. underoath is one of my favorite bands and define the great line is one of my favorite albums!
I'll always love this band because of Tim. He's the reason why my SG has only one pickup 😀 UØ ❤️
This is awesome!!
YESSS. I NEVER KNEW I NEEDED THIS TIL NOW
Thank you Tim for being like me not knowing theory or knowing notes just going off basic sounds and remembering what you come up with
the DTDM riff is one of my absolute favorites! So DAMN good!
The most recent tour where they played for an hour & a half was ridiculously amazing
@altpress
5 жыл бұрын
Manny Fresco Outrageous stage show and incredible set list!
I’m loving the tone he’s using right now 👀🔥
I literally bought a Gibson SG because of Tim. Still have it because of Tim.
i remember when i was about 11 and saw these guys play Desperate Times on MTV live and was hooked
I love Tim. He's just so sick.
Genial! Valió la pena esperar 13 años para éste video
Y’all are the reason I write the music I write.!
I really hope Fender releases a UØ themed jaguar...hell I’d settle for a squier version.
@Daddyfly_FPV
4 жыл бұрын
Squier contemporary Jazzmaster is out now.
Dude Underoath's riffs on Define the Great Line are monumentally influential in the sick chaotic riffs of heavy music
Best teacher ever.
Amazing jag!
Thanks Tim!
Honestly super late to the table but like just now like really discovering under oath and I have to say that I’m in love with this because I personally have a similar style in writing guitar. Super awesome!!
Tim’s so sweet! Love him!!!
This guy is a huge inspiration
Never knew I needed a video so bad.
So cool he mentioned the last!
Never thought about getting a fender jaguar but that light green is sick.
Damn that Jaguar is killer!
This was how, it was with metalcore back in the early and mid 2000s, it was more "hardcore" sounding imo. It sounded metal, though from someone who grew up liking ozzy and radio rock/metal, when i was a kid/early teen in the 90s. I still love this band and they opened me up to other bands like haste the day, poison the well and a static lullaby
I'm glad Al Borland could find work after Home Improvement. Was Tim the toolman Taylor difficult to work with? Dig the riff!
Thanks for zooming in on the pickups when he started playing the riff 😮💨😮💨
Thanks Tim, please do more videos showing us how more Underoath songs are played please please please. It doesn't matter if you dont know Theory your doing a fantastic job so keep it up dude. Pleased Underoath got back together
This Is Really Awesome!!
@altpress
5 жыл бұрын
Josh Dean Thank you! Thanks for watching!!
exactly the riff i wanted you to start with
This guy live is just a BEAST
He makes crazy textural riffs one of my faves for sure
Really cool dude
Tims always been my favorite dude in the band
this is amazing, do this with more bands!
@altpress
5 жыл бұрын
Víctor Medina We have more coming soon! Thanks so much!
Thanks for sharing this 🎸🫡
Awesome!!!
I literally just "learned how to play" In Regards To Myself yesterday. I watched the wrong video.
@altpress
5 жыл бұрын
Cameron Neal hahahahaha!!!!
I love that he's doing it on a jazzmaster. The tone is so good
@randymarsh8807
4 жыл бұрын
Ramis R its a Jaguar with some beefy humbuckers
@carlos.cr.7139
3 жыл бұрын
The headstock literally says jaguar my guy
@muhaha714
3 жыл бұрын
Ah my bad lol
@atlantean1209
3 жыл бұрын
@@randymarsh8807 I wonder what amp
@matthewknight1865
3 жыл бұрын
Hardly a Jaguar anymore when you put active humbuckers in it.
It’s all pretty simple, until you try to play it yourself. LoL. Underoath really knows how to be creative on the songs. I love you guys. Keep rocking. 🤘🏼
Tim McTague you're my absolute guitar hero. You're the reason I play an SG with the neck pickup ripped out and love the JCM 800. I have incorporated so much of your riffing and style into my own writing. I love Underoath and grew to love ERASE ME as well , because of the great riffs, despite the cringy lyrics.
His brother and I went to boot camp together same platoon. Great guy
I never realised how much underoath has inspired my guitar playing o: