Rock Band 4 is your ticket to becoming a rockstar, letting you shred on guitar, lay down the beat on drums, or belt out vocals. Whether you're aiming for the top spot in Quickplay or building a legendary band for epic live gigs, this rhythm game on Xbox One and PS4 is all about mastering your instrument and putting on a show.
This guide dives deep into Rock Band 4, covering everything you need to conquer the stage. We'll help you master every instrument, perfect your performances, and navigate the path to stardom. Get ready to build your band and dominate the charts!
Guitar Solo Career [GSCI]
Rock Band 4 Guitar Solo Career guide covering all 9 tiers of songs, from Warmup (easy) to Impossible (very hard), plus bonus and DLC songs.
- 1Tier 1 Songs: Warmup Songs (easy)
- 2Tier 2 Songs: Apprentice Songs (easy)
- 3Tier 3 Songs: Solid Songs (medium)
- 4Tier 4 Songs: Moderate Songs (medium)
- 5Tier 5 Songs: Skilled Songs (hard)
- 6Tier 6 Songs: Challenging Songs (hard)
- 7Tier 7 Songs: Blistering Songs (hard)
- 8Tier 8 Songs: Nightmare Songs (very hard)
- 9Tier 9 Songs: Impossible Songs (very hard)
- 10Bonus Songs
- 11Downloadable Content (DLC (downloadable content — extra missions or items released after launch))
- The difficulty progresses from easy in the lower tiers to very hard in the highest tiers.
- Explore Bonus Songs and Downloadable Content for additional challenges and variety.
Drum Solo Career [DSCI]
Rock Band 4 Drum Solo Career guide covering all 9 tiers of songs, from Warmup to Impossible, plus Bonus and DLC songs.
- 1Tier 1 Songs: Features Warmup Songs (easy).
- 2Tier 2 Songs: Features Apprentice Songs (easy).
- 3Tier 3 Songs: Features Solid Songs (medium).
- 4Tier 4 Songs: Features Moderate Songs (medium).
- 5Tier 5 Songs: Features Skilled Songs (hard).
- 6Tier 6 Songs: Features Challenging Songs (hard).
- 7Tier 7 Songs: Features Blistering Songs (hard).
- 8Tier 8 Songs: Features Nightmare Songs (very hard).
- 9Tier 9 Songs: Features Impossible Songs (very hard).
- 10Bonus Songs: Additional songs available.
- 11Downloadable Content (DLC (downloadable content — extra missions or items released after launch)): Extra songs available via DLC.
- Start with the easier tiers to build your skills.
- The difficulty increases significantly from Tier 7 onwards.
- Explore Bonus Songs and DLC for more variety.
Vocal Solo Career [VSCI]
Learn how to sing in Rock Band 4's Vocal Solo Career, covering all song tiers from Warmup to Impossible, plus DLC.
- 1Tier 1 Songs: These are the Warmup songs, considered easy.
- 2Tier 2 Songs: These are the Apprentice songs, also considered easy.
- 3Tier 3 Songs: These are the Solid songs, considered medium difficulty.
- 4Tier 4 Songs: These are the Moderate songs, also considered medium difficulty.
- 5Tier 5 Songs: These are the Skilled songs, considered hard.
- 6Tier 6 Songs: These are the Challenging songs, also considered hard.
- 7Tier 7 Songs: These are the Blistering songs, also considered hard.
- 8Tier 8 Songs: These are the Nightmare songs, considered very hard.
- 9Tier 9 Songs: These are the Impossible songs, also considered very hard.
- 10Bonus Songs: Additional songs available beyond the main tiers.
- 11Downloadable Content (DLC): Extra songs available for purchase.
- Start with the easier tiers (Tier 1 and Tier 2) to build your vocal skills.
- As you progress, tackle the medium difficulty songs in Tiers 3 and 4.
- For a real challenge, aim for the hard songs in Tiers 5, 6, and 7.
- Test your limits with the very hard songs in Tiers 8 and 9.
- Keep an eye out for bonus songs and DLC to expand your song library.
Related Sections:
- For information on the group experience, see the Band World Tour section.
New [INT1]
Rock Band 4 version history detailing updates from 0.33 to 0.75, including career rewards, store items, and Band World Tour.
Version 0.75
- Vocals Solo Career completed with all rewards.
- Added a How To section for Vocals.
- Added a Path of Least Resistance section to show the quickest ways to unlock songs in the solo career. This will be updated to include Band World Tour (BWT) once collaboration is established.
Version 0.66
- Store items added, with Male Punk clothing Tops and Legs finished.
- Drum Solo Career completed with all rewards.
- Added How To sections for both Drums and Guitar.
Version 0.55
- Money rewards finished for all tiers in Solo career.
- Five star and gold star scores finished for all songs.
Version 0.44
- Updated "What's The Answer" section.
- More details added for Drum Solo Career (not finished).
- Started Band World Tour walkthrough. The organization is dependent on the starting city and unlocked cities, with exceptions like LA and Moscow. Suggestions for organization are welcome.
Version 0.33
- Guitar Solo Career finished.
- Drum Solo Career mapped out.
- Vocal Solo Career mapped out.
- Score Section started.
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