Thanks for the link, Donuel.

Is your new instrument the same as a contrabass? If so, see this:

http://www.ehow.com/how_5032130_play-double-bass.html

Note the images on the right, too. I like their idea of playing along with recordings in different styles.

Also, isn't there a bunch of sites called 'Something' Village where they give free lessons? I can't find it right now.