Cory Wong recently threw down the gauntlet to the guitar community when he challenged any and all budding guitarists to play any note, on any string, with no hesitation whatsoever. Not only that, he argued a player cannot be considered 'advanced' unless they can pass the test – and Joe Satriani agreed with him.
Knowing the notes on the fretboard in standard tuning is a considerable asset for any guitarist. It will allow you to reposition any musical phrase through any number of fingerings until you find one that best suits your technique, style and tone.
