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Part 7
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

Part 7

Master the intro of Through the Fire and Flames on Expert in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock using Hammer Ons or a rubber band trick. Learn Co-op unlocks.

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Master the intro of Through the Fire and Flames on Expert in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock using Hammer Ons or a rubber band trick. Learn Co-op unlocks.

Walkthrough
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    The primary difficulty in "Through the Fire and Flames" on Expert lies in its intro section.
  2. 2
    To succeed, you can employ Hammer Ons (HOs) or a method that involves a rubber band.
  3. 3
    Hammer On Method: Hold down the green fret. When the first red note appears, strum it while holding down the green fret with two fingers. Then, use HOs and your remaining three fingers to change frets while quickly tapping the correct keys and lifting off from the frets. Alternatively, hold down green the entire time and strum up and down at the correct speed while changing frets.
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    Rubber Band Method: Secure a rubber band tightly around the green fret to keep it held down. Then, proceed with either the HO technique or the alternative strumming method described above. Some players also use a rubber band with a bottle cap placed upside down on the green key, secured with string or another rubber band.
  5. 5
    After successfully navigating the intro section, pause the game and remove any aids holding down the green fret.
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    Continue playing, holding the green fret with your index finger (or leave the aid if preferred), and strum at a speed that matches the song's rhythm.
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    Similar patterns will appear throughout the song, requiring you to use different frets.
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    Star Power is crucial; use it strategically when most needed, unless aiming for a 5-star rating.
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    It is advised to use HOs and Pull-Offs (POs) sparingly, or not at all, after the intro section.
Tips
  • Don't panic if you are in the red (low score); just play the song normally.
  • It is okay to fail multiple times; persistence is key, as success may come after several attempts.
  • After the intro, if you used a rubber band, you can choose to leave it on or remove it.
  • Strum fast enough, but not too fast, to match the song's strumming speed in later sections.

4 Star Cutoff: 404,670

5 Star Cutoff: ??????

Cooperative (CO-OP) Mode:

In Co-op mode, two players can play together, sharing the win or loss. Available playing options depend on the song, typically Lead and Rhythm or Guitar and Bass. Players must choose different roles. It is suggested to alternate role selection for each song.

Players can select their difficulty independently. If one player chooses Bass, they will select from available bass guitars. Other roles select from available guitars. Additional bass guitars can be purchased in the store.

Unlockable Items in Co-op Career:

  • Nemesis 13 Guitar: Beat Co-op Career.
  • Beach Life Bass: Beat Co-op Career on Hard.
  • Pendul Axe Bass: Beat Co-op Career on Expert.
  • Neversoft Skateboard Guitar: Achieve 5 stars on every Co-op Song on Expert.

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