Originally posted by sambob

And you SHOULD care about little things like... you know, music. I've gotten plenty of gigs, over more qualified guitarists, simply because I can read music so well, and I know so much about it. The bands may not get the flashiest, craziest guitar playing.. but they're not going to have to waste hours of time trying to explain simple concepts to someone.

I know what you mean, heh heh. Besides, knowing this stuff can help you pull off the flashiest, craziest guitar playing, which includes that sweeping stuff Marauder was asking about, so its all good.