When learning, say, a Hendrix solo, first you learn the notes, then you practice it enough to be able to play it without forgetting anything, then you start listening to exactly how the notes are being played, which is an entirely different thing. There are people who call some of the things that Hendrix and Page played “sloppy,” but they were actually putting a lot more variation into the sound from one note to another, whether that was because there was some noise in there, or tow notes were being combined for a moment, or a non-intentional harmonic was being played. To me that is much more exciting then hearing someone playing fast, with all the notes sounding alike – something which is only impressive to other guitar players. – John Frusciante
(Jimmy Page doing one of my favourate covers on White Summer/Black Mountain Side and Hendrix covering Dylan's All Along the Watchtower - Ed)
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