Instrument Ratings (8)

Master DJ Hero's instrument ratings and challenges! Get the Gold, Platinum, and Diamond targets for Bass, Guitar, Drums, and Vocals to dominate the game.

Alright, so you're diving into DJ Hero and wondering how to tackle those instrument challenges? Let's break down what each instrument is generally rated and then get into the nitty-gritty of the challenges. Think of these ratings as a general difficulty guide before you even start playing.

Here's a quick rundown of how tough each instrument is generally considered:

• Guitar: 3/10
• Bass: 4/10
• Drums: 6/10
• Vocals: 6/10

Now, let's get into the specific challenges you'll face. These are broken down by instrument and challenge type. Pay close attention to the Gold, Platinum, and Diamond targets – these are what you're aiming for to get the best scores!

Challenge Breakdown

Bass Challenges

• Challenge 1: High Score (Single)
  Instrument: Bass
  Target: Gold: 72,200 | Platinum: 101,300 | Diamond: 131,500
• Challenge 2: Alt Strum
  Instrument: Bass
  Description: Alternate up/down strumming. Excludes HOPOs and Tap notes.
  Target: Gold: 313 notes | Platinum: 434 notes | Diamond: 638 notes

Guitar Challenges

• Challenge 3: High Score (Single)
  Instrument: Guitar
  Target: Gold: 145,700 | Platinum: 191,700 | Diamond: 210,600
• Challenge 4: Alt Strum
  Instrument: Guitar
  Description: Alternate up/down strumming. Excludes HOPOs and Tap notes.
  Target: Gold: 300 notes | Platinum: 379 notes | Diamond: 498 notes
• Challenge 5: Star Power Score (Single)
  Instrument: Guitar
  Description: Aim for a high score while in Star Power.
  Target: Gold: 42,200 | Platinum: 65,900 | Diamond: 83,900

Drums Challenges

• Challenge 6: High Score (Single)
  Instrument: Drums
  Target: Gold: 126,600 | Platinum: 209,300 | Diamond: 253,000
• Challenge 7: Note Streak
  Instrument: Drums
  Description: Hit as many notes in a row as you can.
  Target: Gold: 150 notes | Platinum: 250 notes | Diamond: 350 notes

Vocals Challenges

• Challenge 8: High Score (Single)
  Instrument: Vocals
  Target: Gold: 27,200 | Platinum: 37,600 | Diamond: 47,200
• Challenge 9: Phrase Streak
  Instrument: Vocals
  Description: Earn 'Excellent' ratings to keep your streak.
  Target: Gold: 9 phrases | Platinum: 14 phrases | Diamond: 19 phrases

Band Challenges

• Challenge 10: Standard High Score
  Description: No duplicate instruments.
  Band Type: Standard Band
  Target: Gold: 245,000 | Platinum: 540,000 | Diamond: 810,000
• Challenge 11: Non-Standard High Score
  Description: At least two duplicate instruments.
  Band Type: Non-Standard Band
  Target: Gold: 298,000 | Platinum: 576,000 | Diamond: 856,000
• Challenge 12: Hit Notes
  Description: Hit as many notes as possible as a band.
  Band Type: Standard or Non-Standard Band
  Target: Gold: 1,070 notes | Platinum: 1,730 notes | Diamond: 2,200 notes

So there you have it! Keep these targets in mind as you play through each instrument and challenge. Good luck hitting those Diamonds!