Instrument Ratings (25)

Master DJ Hero's Instrument Ratings! Get the scoop on Guitar, Bass, Drums, and Vocals with target scores for Gold, Platinum, and Diamond.

Alright, let's break down the Instrument Ratings in DJ Hero. This section is all about understanding how the game scores your performance on each instrument and what you need to aim for to get those sweet Gold, Platinum, and Diamond ratings in the challenges. Think of it as your cheat sheet for knowing what's expected!

Instrument Difficulty Ratings

First off, the game gives a general feel for how tough each instrument is:

• Guitar: 5/10
• Bass: 4/10
• Drums: 3/10
• Vocals: 5/10

Challenge Breakdowns

Now, let's dive into the specific challenges and what you need to hit for each medal tier. Remember, these targets are for your individual performance or the band's, depending on the challenge.

Challenge 1: High Score (Single) - Bass

This is your bread and butter: get the highest score you can on Bass.

• Gold Target: 90,100
• Platinum Target: 95,400
• Diamond Target: 113,900

Challenge 2: Hit HOPOs - Bass

Focus on nailing those Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs without needing to strum. Precision is key here!

• Gold Target: 30 notes
• Platinum Target: 75 notes
• Diamond Target: 200 notes

Challenge 3: High Score (Single) - Guitar

Time to shred on the Guitar! Aim for a massive individual score.

• Gold Target: 131,700
• Platinum Target: 169,800
• Diamond Target: 245,800

Challenge 4: Hit Chords - Guitar

This challenge is all about your chord-hitting accuracy on Guitar. Stack 'em up!

• Gold Target: 207 chords
• Platinum Target: 312 chords
• Diamond Target: 401 chords

Challenge 5: Star Power Score (Single) - Guitar

Get a high score specifically when your Star Power is active on Guitar. Timing your Star Power activation is crucial!

• Gold Target: 46,900
• Platinum Target: 70,500
• Diamond Target: 123,200

Challenge 6: High Score (Single) - Drums

Hit the drums hard and aim for a top-tier individual score.

• Gold Target: 154,900
• Platinum Target: 184,600
• Diamond Target: 228,700

Challenge 7: Red Notes - Drums

This challenge focuses on hitting those specific Red Notes on the Drums. Accuracy matters!

• Gold Target: 103 notes
• Platinum Target: 169 notes
• Diamond Target: 190 notes

Challenge 8: High Score (Single) - Vocals

Step up to the mic and nail a high score on Vocals.

• Gold Target: 44,800
• Platinum Target: 61,800
• Diamond Target: 77,400

Challenge 9: Star Power Score (Single) - Vocals

Rack up points during Star Power on Vocals. Make every note count when you're powered up!

• Gold Target: 12,000
• Platinum Target: 20,000
• Diamond Target: 30,000

Challenge 10: Standard High Score - Standard Band

This is for the whole band playing with standard instrument setups. Aim for a massive combined score!

• Gold Target: 280,000
• Platinum Target: 510,000
• Diamond Target: 840,000

Challenge 11: Non-Standard High Score - Non-Standard Band

Here, you'll need at least two players using the same instrument. Push that score even higher!

• Gold Target: 337,000
• Platinum Target: 545,000
• Diamond Target: 887,000

Challenge 12: Multiplier Time - Standard or Non-Standard Band

Keep that band multiplier going strong! This is about sustained performance.

• Gold Target: 9.00 seconds
• Platinum Target: 19.00 seconds
• Diamond Target: 39.00 seconds

Featured Song Info

Just for reference, one of the songs you might be playing is:

• Song: "How You Remind Me"
• Artist: Nickelback
• Year: 2001
• Genre: Hard Rock
• Duration: 3:48

Knowing these targets will help you focus your efforts and get the best possible scores in DJ Hero!