Activity
Mon
Wed
Fri
Sun
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
What is this?
Less
More

Owned by Murphy

Stop feeling lost on your bass. Learn to JAM and have more FUN playing it.

21 contributions to Play Better Bass
Are you interested in learning to jam?
I’m thinking of building a course that specifically targets learning how to jam freely on your bass… I’d love to hear your thoughts and comments. Thx Murph⚡️
1 like • 16d
@Keri Luiz jamming with other people is 👍🏼
0 likes • 6h
@Joe Locascio Stay tuned I may have somethng that might work for people who want to jam but are stuck and frustrated.
Motivation
Have you ever gotten frustrated and stopped playing for a few months? Then looked at your bass and just didn’t feel the motivation to pick it up and play? How did you finally get over that himp and start to play again?
0 likes • 10d
@Dustin Vinson let's hear that song about chicken....
The video tells all … :(
WOW! It is WEIRD to see video of oneself playing bass. When we record the church livestream, the mix isn’t what is in the house and usually it sounds SOOO bad I don’t go back and listen. Today we had a pro come in and work the sound and EVERYONE was commenting after service about how good the sound was in the house. This was also a hard set for me this week … there was one song with weird syncopation and another that the WL didn’t have time to go over with me ahead of time … so ... I decided to watch it. Besides looking at how my bald spot keeps expanding, my waistline also is expanding … and I came in a few places wrong and the bass in the house didn’t sound like what I thought I was playing … SIGH. It’s damn easy to get frustrated. I know I can’t be a pro after only playing bass for almost two years … and I know that I’m way better than I was when I started … I hate the “stuck” feeling. I think sometime this week I’ll go back and watch the video again and try to be less critical of my “goofs” and make a few notes on what I did “right!” Apologies for the long post! Happy week to all!
1 like • 10d
Yes.. go back and watch it and for sure be less critical of yourself. Be stoked and give yourself a little bit of credit for posting at all. The most you post, the easier it gets and the more you will improve. Focus on the things you can control. Nice job.
We want to see you play
We want you to post videos of you playing. Nothing fancy at all. No special Camera. Just an iPhone or anything else you got lying around works great. Just post a minute or two of you playing. And share it to the group. Filming yourself and sharing is risky, it’s vulnerable, but it’s literally how you grow… and we all want to chime in and support you and talk about what we like in your playing - and what’s good in it. And it’s also the best way to find out what you need to work on. And that’s why you’re here. You have our support. Let’s see your bass videos. Post something… let’s GO! ⚡️
We want to see you play
2 likes • 23d
@Wayne Alan Pedranti the key thing is to post. So congrats you did it! That’s the first step. Now go comment on someone else’s ⚡️
1 like • 14d
@Paul Rose did everybody talk beforehand to wear the same T shirt? lol nicely done
Welcome
Hey what’s up PLAY BETTER BASS is here to help you play better, lock in harder, groove better, and have more fun doing it. If you just joined, welcome. Jump into the community and introduce yourself. Tell us where you’re from, who your favorite bass player is, and what made you want to play bass. Be cool to everyone and they’ll be cool back to you. ⚡ The more you dive in — connect, share, ask questions, and encourage others — the more you’ll get out of this community. Glad you’re here.
Welcome
2 likes • 23d
@Darren B welcome glad you’re here
1 like • 18d
@Keri Luiz happy you are here Keri ⚡️
1-10 of 21
Murphy Karges
4
49 points to level up
@murphy-karges-2148
Bass Player. Musician. Author. Founding Bassist of Sugar Ray. 20+ years touring • 10M+ records sold • BMI award winning songwriter

Active 4h ago
Joined Aug 19, 2026
Southern California
Powered by