DJ Hero Instrument Ratings Guide

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Alright, let's break down the instrument ratings in DJ Hero. This isn't about how hard the instruments are to play in real life, but more about how they're rated within the game's challenges. Think of it as a quick reference for what kind of performance is expected for each type of challenge.

Here's a quick rundown of how the instruments generally stack up:

Guitar: 3/10
Bass: 3/10
Drums: 6/10
Vocals: 6/10

Now, let's dive into the specific challenges and what you'll need to hit those coveted Gold, Platinum, and Diamond targets. These are your goals for each challenge, so keep 'em in mind!

Challenge Breakdown

Challenge 1: High Score (Single) - Bass

Instrument: Bass
Gold Target: 124,700
Platinum Target: 187,700
Diamond Target: 234,500

Challenge 2: Alt Strum - Bass

Instrument: Bass
Description: Alternate up/down strumming. Excludes HOPOs and Tap notes.
Gold Target: 100 notes
Platinum Target: 250 notes
Diamond Target: 1,015 notes

Challenge 3: High Score (Single) - Guitar

Instrument: Guitar
Gold Target: 111,000
Platinum Target: 157,000
Diamond Target: 211,700

Challenge 4: Blue Notes - Guitar

Instrument: Guitar
Description: Hit as many blue notes as possible.
Gold Target: 80 notes
Platinum Target: 350 notes
Diamond Target: 450 notes

Challenge 5: Note Streak - Guitar

Instrument: Guitar
Description: Hit as many notes in a row as you can.
Gold Target: 225 notes
Platinum Target: 300 notes
Diamond Target: 369 notes

Challenge 6: High Score (Single) - Drums

Instrument: Drums
Gold Target: 221,500
Platinum Target: 411,800
Diamond Target: 486,500

Challenge 7: Yellow Notes - Drums

Instrument: Drums
Description: Hit as many yellow notes as possible.
Gold Target: 447 notes
Platinum Target: 1,229 notes
Diamond Target: 1,374 notes

Challenge 8: High Score (Single) - Vocals

Instrument: Vocals
Gold Target: 32,700
Platinum Target: 45,300
Diamond Target: 56,800

Challenge 9: Star Power Score (Single) - Vocals

Instrument: Vocals
Description: Aim for a high score while in Star Power.
Gold Target: 10,000
Platinum Target: 15,000
Diamond Target: 20,000

Challenge 10: Standard High Score - Band

Description: Standard Band setup (no duplicate instruments). Aim for a high score.
Gold Target: 325,000
Platinum Target: 800,000
Diamond Target: 1,250,000

Challenge 11: Non-Standard High Score - Band

Description: Non-Standard Band setup (at least two duplicate instruments). Aim for a high score.
Gold Target: 392,000
Platinum Target: 855,000
Diamond Target: 1,319,000

Challenge 12: Band Streak

Description: Combine your active streaks for a high band streak.
Band Type: Standard or Non-Standard Band
Gold Target: 775 notes
Platinum Target: 1,369 notes
Diamond Target: 1,741 notes