Instrument Ratings

Unlock the secrets to DJ Hero's instrument ratings and conquer every challenge, from High Score to Alt Strum. Get Gold and Platinum targets here!

Alright, let's break down how the instruments stack up in DJ Hero and what you'll need to do to nail those challenges. Think of these ratings as a general guide to how complex each instrument's part is, with Drums generally being the most involved and Guitar the least. But don't let that scare you – with practice, you can master any of them!

Here's a quick rundown of the instrument difficulty ratings:

• Guitar: 3/10
• Bass: 5/10
• Drums: 6/10
• Vocals: 5/10

Now, let's dive into the specific challenges you'll face. Each one has targets for Gold, Platinum, and Diamond ratings, pushing you to get better and better.

Challenge Breakdown:

Challenge 1: High Score (Single) - Bass

Goal: Rack up the highest score you can on your own.

• Gold Target: 81,100
• Platinum Target: 116,100
• Diamond Target: 146,400

Challenge 2: Alt Strum - Bass

Goal: Master alternate strumming (up/down) and avoid using Hammer-ons/Pull-offs (HOPOs) or tapping.

• Gold Target: 363 notes
• Platinum Target: 413 notes
• Diamond Target: 616 notes

Challenge 3: High Score (Single) - Guitar

Goal: Achieve a top individual score on Guitar.

• Gold Target: 131,900
• Platinum Target: 215,400
• Diamond Target: 270,100

Challenge 4: Hit Chords - Guitar

Goal: Nail as many chords as possible.

• Gold Target: 245 chords
• Platinum Target: 464 chords
• Diamond Target: 615 chords

Challenge 5: Alt Strum - Guitar

Goal: Focus on alternate strumming, no HOPOs or tapping allowed.

• Gold Target: 331 notes
• Platinum Target: 452 notes
• Diamond Target: 646 notes

Challenge 6: High Score (Single) - Drums

Goal: Get the best score you can on Drums.

• Gold Target: 184,000
• Platinum Target: 284,800
• Diamond Target: 330,100

Challenge 7: Red Notes - Drums

Goal: Hit as many of the red notes as possible.

• Gold Target: 213 notes
• Platinum Target: 314 notes
• Diamond Target: 450 notes

Challenge 8: High Score (Single) - Vocals

Goal: Aim for a high individual score on Vocals.

• Gold Target: 43,200
• Platinum Target: 59,800
• Diamond Target: 75,000

Challenge 9: Phrase Streak - Vocals

Goal: Keep your 'Excellent' rating streak going through phrases.

• Gold Target: 10 phrases
• Platinum Target: 15 phrases
• Diamond Target: 20 phrases

Challenge 10: Standard High Score - Standard Band

Goal: Achieve a high score in a band without any duplicate instruments.

• Gold Target: 290,000
• Platinum Target: 675,000
• Diamond Target: 1,040,000

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

Goal: Get a high score with at least two instruments being duplicates.

• Gold Target: 357,000
• Platinum Target: 721,000
• Diamond Target: 1,095,000

Challenge 12: Hit Notes - Band

Goal: As a band (standard or non-standard), hit the maximum number of notes possible.

• Gold Target: 1,480 notes
• Platinum Target: 2,220 notes
• Diamond Target: 2,930 notes

And just for fun, here's a look at one of the tracks you might be playing:

Song: "We're Not Gonna Take It"
Artist: Twisted Sister
Year: 2005
Genre: Glam Rock
Duration: 4:22