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Danny Dee

My biggest passion and my main hobby for the better part of a decade is playing guitar! My eldest brother really got me into it at a young age as I was a big fan of the music he used to play (grunge, metal, rock, pop punk etc). The best feeling is pl...

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Easy Songs For Beginners - Progress Quickly with these Songs!

Guitar accessories to make life easier

Recommended Guitars I Own/Owned!

Easy Songs For Beginners - Progress Quickly with these Songs!

A list of easy songs for beginners to learn in full to help improve and boost your confidence in playing. All of these songs have helped be massively in terms of my playing and understanding the fretboard and music theory. This list is targeted for b...

One of the first acoustic songs I learnt, 4 basic chord shapes and a start to learning very easy arpeggios. A very easy and touching song. Also, a very good song for learning how to sing and play

Johnny Cash - Hurt

A starter song for guitarists playing on electric guitar in E standard. 2 basic chord arpeggios (Am, F), with a basic strumming chorus and very simple yet beautiful guitar solo. This song was my first solo!

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication (Official Music Video) [HD UPGRADE]

One of the first heavy metal song I learnt. Very basic power chords, learning new techniques such as power chords, sliding, palm muting, key changes, tempo changes etc. A staple in the genre of heavy metal

Iron Man (2012 Remaster)

Similar to Iron Man, Paranoid is a very basic yet such a catchy song in E minor. Again, basic power chords, including a ‘hammer on’ and ‘pull-off’ technique, great for beginners to practise a quicker tempo song, while playing a simple effective riff ...

BLACK SABBATH - "Paranoid" (Official Video)

My first ever Metallica song! Arguably their easiest song. It includes changing between basic power chords quickly, a fair tempo, palm muting, perfecting your timing within the beat etc. A great song which helped with my confidence in my playing

For Whom The Bell Tolls (Remastered)

A nice medium tempo song, tuned to Eb. Basic power chords and 6th chords, big open distorted chords, wide vibrato and even a entry level wah pedal. Great for beginner-intermediate

Alice in Chains - Man in the Box

Another classic Sabbath tune for beginners. Tuned to E standard. Average tempo, great for building speed gradually and again, basic power chords and slides to master the technique

Black Sabbath - Sweet Leaf [High Quality]

Guitar accessories to make life easier

From guitar cleaning and maintenance, to improving a person's playing experience, all of these items are perfect for allowing a guitarist to have an easy journey. I own many of these items, and I can't stress how much you will benefit from these item...

Tuning by ear can be a pain for a beginner or even a well-skilled guitarist. For me, this cheap chromatic tuner is the best way to keep the guitar in tune and also, the best way to change tunings while also being accurate. A must for every guitar pla...

Dunlop Chromatic Tuner

The same as a clip-on tuner, however this would be a lot more convenient for a guitarist how wants to set up a pedalboard or someone who plans to play on stage. A cheap and reliable pedal that is a need for everyone

Behringer TU300 Chromatic Pedal Tuner

My go-to strings for my Jackson Soloist (Tuned to Eb standard) These strings have never let me down, cheap and affordable and are perfect for fast playing and big old bends

Ernie Ball Super Slinky 2223 (9-42) Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings

If you're looking for a slightly thicker and more full sounding tone for your guitar, then the 10 gauge strings are perfect. I currently have these on my Jackson Rhoads V (I play in D standard/ Drop C), and they work a treat. Fast playing and big ben...

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 2221 (10-46) Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings

0.73-1mm is my ideal range for pick thickness.

Clayton Duraplex Delrin Picks 1 Dozen .73 mm | Guitar Center

The same headphones I use for late night jams when people are sleeping, recording songs and just for overall playback. These headphones are perfect for monitoring guitar audio, highly recommend

Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Closed-Back Professional Studio Monitor Headphones Black

Exact same as my audio interface. I have been using this for well over 2 years now and I only have positive reviews for this gear! Perfect for playing guitar while on the move. Plug into laptop or PC, connect your guitar with a jack cable and you are...

Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Gen 3

A must, for guitarist who own up to 5 diffrent axes! Hercules are the go-to brand for guitar wall mounts and stands. A perfectly sized racks to keep your guitars close by and at the ready for easy playing!

Hercules GS525B Five-Instrument Guitar Rack

Hercules again coming in clutch with an amazing guitar stand which fits classical and electric guitars, no matter the headstock! My Jackson guitars (angled and pointed headstock) fit perfectly in these. Definitely worth the investment to keep your gu...

Hercules GS414B PLUS Auto Grip System (AGS) Single Guitar Stand

If there's no room on your floor for a guitar stand, these are the next best mount for your guitar. The most stable and durable guitar walls mount I've personally come across. and again fits all headstocks.

Hercules GSP38WB PLUS Auto Grip System (AGS) Guitar Wall Hanger Short Arm, Wooden Base

A cheap and reliable case for any guitar bodies that are similar shape to a ‘Stratocaster’. A soft case, easy to carry and a great bag for guitar the guitar from A to B safely

Fender FE405 Electric Guitar Gig Bag Black

For the guitarists who want a high-quality hard case, this slick case will fit any 6-string electric guitar, while also protecting your precious axe.

Gator GWE-Elec Hardshell Electric Guitar Case Black

Available in sizes 3ft, 6ft, 10ft, 15ft and 20ft long. A durable and affordable guitar jack cable to connect from amplifier to instrument.

Rapco Horizon Standard Guitar Cable 10 ft. | Guitar Center

A perfectly sized cable for a guitarists pedal board. Affordable and perfect for connecting all those pedals together, without the need for excess annoying cable

EBS PCF-DL Deluxe EBS Flat Patch Cable 3.94 inches Black and Silver | Guitar Center

A durable guitar cable with one side being right angle. Perfect for ‘Les Paul’ style guitar and many other shapes that fit this style of cable much more snug and better

Kirlin Premium Plus Straight to Right Angle Instrument Cable, Olive Green Woven Jacket 10 ft.

My current favourite and first choice of acoustic strings, that I use on my Fender FA series. 0.11 gauge custom light play so fine, have a lovely bright and warm tone and a very durable (tone sustain for up to 1.5-2 months)

D'Addario EJ13 80/20 Bronze Custom Light Acoustic Guitar Strings

A small and perfect kit for handy work on the guitar. Wire cutters for fresh strings, fibre cloth for cleaning fretboard, a variety of picks, tuner handle, allen keys for locking nuts and screwdrivers for bolts on guitar (truss rod and other screws)....

D'Andrea GMK1 Guitar Cleaner Maintenance Kit

Fast fret is EVERY guitarist right hand man. Before playing, a quick lubricant appliance on the strings, and you are good to go. Allows the strings to remain in good quality and keeps them clean for longer life

GHS Fast-Fret String Cleaner & Lubricant

My personal go-to cleaning prep for my fretboard and guitar body when changing strings. The best spray there is for wiping the fretboard of any residue or muck from playing. A requirement for when changing strings

Dunlop Fingerboard 01 Cleaner & Prep

Paired with the ‘1’ cleaner, this conditioner has been my lastest purchase and is excellent for keeping the fretboard alive and healthy, by letting the wood absorb the conditioner after 15 mins of applying it. Prevents cracks in the wood and promotes...

Dunlop Fingerboard 02 Deep Conditioner

Recommended Guitars I Own/Owned!

All these guitars in the list I have owned at some point, have played extensively or still own them currently! Luckily for guitar players, majority of these are fairly affordable, guitar playing is a hobby and an investment in the long run, just a on...

My First and only steel-strung electro-acoustic. Very affordable and a perfect guitar for anyone no matter the skill they are at. I still play it to this day and I couldn't be happier with it. Electro-acoustic so can be optionally plugged in and reco...

Fender FA-135CE Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black | Guitar Center

My first Jackson! Amazing guitar and still once of the nicest feelings guitars to hold and play. Thin neck and fast playability, Jackson are perfect for rock/metal tones. It can come in Green, Red, Black and Gold, and Metal Grey. I highly recommend i...

Jackson X Series Soloist SLX Electric Guitar Red Crystal | Guitar Center

My first electric guitar! Absolute wonderful axe for such an affordable price ($220). Perfect for a beginner guitarist, humbucker bridge pickup allows for high-gain rock/metal tones, while single coils allowing for clean/dirty tones. Highly recommend...

Yamaha PAC012 Electric Guitar Dark Blue Metallic | Guitar Center

My absolute diamond of a guitar! My personal favourite, I love the shape and the hard-bridge allowing for drop tunings. Has the ability to shred on the higher frets while also chugging heavy riffs. The linked is the JS series, a budget version of min...

Jackson JS Series Rhoads JS32T Electric Guitar Satin Black