Instrument Ratings (45)

Master DJ Hero's Instrument Ratings! Get the scoop on Bass, Guitar, Drums, and Vocals, plus detailed targets for Gold, Platinum, and Diamond on every challenge.

Alright, let's break down the Instrument Ratings for DJ Hero. Think of these as the game's way of telling you how tough each instrument's challenges are, and what you need to hit to get those sweet Gold, Platinum, or Diamond ratings. It's not just about hitting notes; it's about hitting them *well* and *consistently*.

Here's a quick rundown of how the game generally rates them:

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

Now, let's dive into the specific challenges and their targets. You'll see a lot of 'High Score' and 'Note Streak' challenges, which are pretty standard. But pay attention to the 'Star Power Score' and 'Phrase Streak' ones – those can be tricky!

Challenge Breakdown & Targets

For each challenge, you'll have specific targets for Gold, Platinum, and Diamond ratings. These are the scores or note counts you need to hit. Remember, these are cumulative, so hitting a Platinum target automatically gets you the Gold too.

Challenge 1: High Score (Single) - Bass

• Gold Target: 50,100
• Platinum Target: 95,300
• Diamond Target: 111,600

Challenge 2: Star Power Score (Single) - Bass

This one's all about racking up points while Star Power is active. Timing your Star Power activations is key here!

• Gold Target: 13,900
• Platinum Target: 23,200
• Diamond Target: 34,200

Challenge 3: High Score (Single) - Guitar

• Gold Target: 99,500
• Platinum Target: 140,500
• Diamond Target: 190,100

Challenge 4: Note Streak - Guitar

Keep that combo going! Missing even one note breaks the streak, so focus on hitting every single one.

• Gold Target: 156 notes
• Platinum Target: 218 notes
• Diamond Target: 308 notes

Challenge 5: Hit Notes - Guitar

This challenge focuses on hitting as many notes as possible within specific sections. It's less about a continuous streak and more about accuracy in designated parts of the song.

• Gold Target: 150 notes
• Platinum Target: 200 notes
• Diamond Target: 250 notes

Challenge 6: High Score (Single) - Drums

• Gold Target: 137,000
• Platinum Target: 220,700
• Diamond Target: 272,400

Challenge 7: Note Streak - Drums

Just like the guitar streak, but on drums. Keep those fills and beats flowing without interruption!

• Gold Target: 183 notes
• Platinum Target: 288 notes
• Diamond Target: 361 notes

Challenge 8: High Score (Single) - Vocals

• Gold Target: 63,300
• Platinum Target: 87,900
• Diamond Target: 110,200

Challenge 9: Phrase Streak - Vocals

This is where vocal accuracy really shines. You need to nail entire phrases with 'Excellent' ratings to keep the streak alive. It's not just about hitting the notes, but hitting them *perfectly*.

• Gold Target: 12 phrases
• Platinum Target: 18 phrases
• Diamond Target: 24 phrases

Challenge 10: Standard High Score (Band)

This is for a full band playing without any duplicate instruments. The scores here are for the whole group.

• Gold Target: 240,000
• Platinum Target: 540,000
• Diamond Target: 865,000

Challenge 11: Non-Standard High Score (Band)

Here, you can have duplicate instruments, which often allows for higher potential scores. Again, these are band targets.

• Gold Target: 288,000
• Platinum Target: 580,000
• Diamond Target: 912,000

Challenge 12: Specific Song Targets

This challenge is tied to the song "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)" by My Chemical Romance. While specific targets aren't listed for this particular challenge in the source, it's a Pop Punk track from 2004 that lasts 3:07. You'd typically aim for high scores or streaks on this one.

• Song: "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)"
• Artist: My Chemical Romance
• Year: 2004
• Genre: Pop Punk
• Duration: 3:07

Pro Tip: Focus on understanding the core mechanics for each instrument. For Guitar and Bass, it's mostly about hitting the notes and managing Star Power. Drums require good rhythm and stamina. Vocals are all about pitch and hitting those phrases perfectly. Good luck!