welcome.

My name is Murphy Karges, and I made this mini-course for anyone starting out on bass. But even if you’re NOT a beginner, I still think there are things you may enjoy and learn from.

Thank you, and keep playing bass.

Murphy

Me playing by Sterling Ernie Ball on the 2003 tour (Matchbox 20, Sugar Ray, Maroon 5)

start here.

Intro

A quick introduction to the course. If you can’t tell by my expression, I’m fired up. Seriously. I am.

1. Anatomy

In this video, I breakdown the parts of the bass - the physical anatomy of the bass.

2. Tuning

Tuning is important. I give out my best tips for tuning in 2024. And yes, I say “video games” in this video. You’ll have to tune in to see why.

3. Right Hand

I discuss the basics techniques of using your right hand with your fingers or with a pick.

4. Left Hand

Using your left hand & fingering.

5. Essential Notes

I breakdown 7 notes that are crucial for you to memorize so that you can play hundreds of songs without tabs.

6. Major Scale

In this video I breakdown a Major Scale. I will show you WHAT it is, WHY it’s so important for you, and HOW you can master it.

Recap

I recap everything we have learned and highlight the most important things for you to takeaway so that you can see fast improvements in your bass shredding.