Question for people who know how to read sheet music?

Does anyone with a good grasp of music know about ChordSongs by DrawMusic? If musical tones can be made with just bars (as it is with ChordMusic) then what is the benefit of learning to read traditional sheet music? Is there a big difference between the two? Can I find popular songs presented in this ChordSongs type of format rather than just regular sheet music? I’m really lost about this. (I do plan to take music next year, but in the meantime I still wanna learn what I can- but without hassling with the sheet music- just yet- if possible.)

If you are serious about music and want to take proper training in it, forget the short cuts and learn the proper sheet music an notation. It is the Global standard and has been for Centuries. The sooner you start learning it the better. It is not difficult to learn some of the basics. If you really want a lazier method then look into Guitar Pro Software. There are tons of Tabs on the internet of popular songs. A good place to start is http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/ . Specific Guitar Pro tabs (not to be confused with regular tabs) can be downloaded and opened in Guitar Pro Software. You can select the insturument and it will show you the notes/chords as it plays the song.

Guitar Pro Software: http://www.guitar-pro.com/en/index.php

What is Tablature: Do a Google Search for Guitar Tab Explained.

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