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Instrument Ratings (14)
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Instrument Ratings (14)

Unlock the secrets to mastering DJ Hero! Get the instrument ratings and challenge targets for Guitar, Bass, Drums, and Vocals to achieve Gold, Platinum, and Diamond.

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Unlock the secrets to mastering DJ Hero! Get the instrument ratings and challenge targets for Guitar, Bass, Drums, and Vocals to achieve Gold, Platinum, and Diamond.

Hey there! So you wanna know how the instruments stack up in DJ Hero and what it takes to get those sweet Gold, Platinum, and Diamond ratings on challenges? Let's break it down. Think of these ratings as a general guide to how tricky each instrument's core gameplay is, and then we'll dive into the specific challenges.

Instrument Ratings:

  • Guitar: 4/10 - It's got some complexity, but it's pretty manageable.
  • Bass: 3/10 - Generally considered the easiest to pick up and play.
  • Drums: 4/10 - Similar to Guitar, a solid middle-ground challenge.
  • Vocals: 6/10 - This one can be a bit more demanding, requiring good timing and pitch recognition.

Now, let's get into the nitty-gritty of the challenges. These targets are what you'll need to hit for each rating. Remember, the higher the rating, the tougher the score or note count!

Challenge 1: High Score (Single) - Bass

Goal: Rack up the highest score you can on your own.

Targets:

  • Gold: 105,200
  • Platinum: 140,600
  • Diamond: 171,000

Challenge 2: Blue Notes - Bass

Goal: Nail as many blue notes as possible.

Targets:

  • Gold: 123 notes
  • Platinum: 167 notes
  • Diamond: 215 notes

Challenge 3: High Score (Single) - Guitar

Goal: Aim for a high individual score on Guitar.

Targets:

  • Gold: 133,400
  • Platinum: 233,000
  • Diamond: 281,600

Challenge 4: Hit Chords - Guitar

Goal: Hit the maximum number of chords you can.

Targets:

  • Gold: 180 chords
  • Platinum: 435 chords
  • Diamond: 565 chords

Challenge 5: Alt Strum - Guitar

Goal: Focus on alternating your strumming, excluding Hammer-Ons, Pull-Offs, and Tap notes.

Targets:

  • Gold: 301 notes
  • Platinum: 444 notes
  • Diamond: 620 notes

Challenge 6: High Score (Single) - Drums

Goal: Get a high score playing solo on the Drums.

Targets:

  • Gold: 130,500
  • Platinum: 177,100
  • Diamond: 237,700

Challenge 7: Red Notes - Drums

Goal: Hit as many red notes as you can.

Targets:

  • Gold: 172 notes
  • Platinum: 215 notes
  • Diamond: 247 notes

Challenge 8: High Score (Single) - Vocals

Goal: Achieve a high score on Vocals by yourself.

Targets:

  • Gold: 61,800
  • Platinum: 85,400
  • Diamond: 107,100

Challenge 9: Star Power Score (Single) - Vocals

Goal: Get a high score while Star Power is active.

Targets:

  • Gold: 15,000
  • Platinum: 30,000
  • Diamond: 45,000

Challenge 10: Standard High Score - Band

Goal: Achieve a high score in a standard band setup (no duplicate instruments).

Targets:

  • Gold: 285,000
  • Platinum: 635,000
  • Diamond: 1,010,000

Challenge 11: Non-Standard High Score - Band

Goal: Get a high score with at least two duplicate instruments in the band.

Targets:

  • Gold: 345,000
  • Platinum: 678,000
  • Diamond: 1,063,000

Challenge 12: Band Streak - Band

Goal: Combine your active streaks for a high band streak.

Targets:

  • Gold: 561 notes
  • Platinum: 826 notes
  • Diamond: 1,150 notes

Song Info:

  • Song: "Lasso"
  • Artist: Phoenix
  • Year: 2009
  • Genre: Alternative
  • Duration: 2:48

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