Books/DVDs for beginner

[Dr Zoidberg]

Hi,

New here, and new to playing bass. Unfortunately funds are tight so I can’t really afford regular lessons. Can anyone recommend a good instructional book/dvd. There’s lots of them about but I’d like to save time and money by going for a good one. I've played guitar when I was younger so I may not be at the ABSOLUTE beginner level.
I’m mainly interested in playing funk/hip hop style bass. I make hip hop beats as a hobby and would like to be able to lay down my own basslines.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Edited November 12, 2009 by Dr Zoidberg

[sdgrsr400]

Hal Leonard Bass Method by Ed Friedland (Complete Edition) is pretty good.

[Dr Zoidberg]

Thanks, I'll check it out.