Unlock the secrets to DJ Hero's instrument ratings! Get the scoop on Guitar, Bass, Drums, and Vocals to crush every challenge and earn those coveted Gold, Platinum, and Diamond targets.
Alright, so you're diving into DJ Hero and wondering how to get the best scores, right? This section breaks down the instrument ratings and what you need to aim for in each challenge. Think of these ratings as a quick guide to how tough a song might be on a specific instrument, but more importantly, these are the targets you'll be chasing for those sweet Gold, Platinum, and Diamond awards.
Let's get into the nitty-gritty for each instrument and challenge:
Instrument Ratings Overview
- Guitar: 7/10
- Bass: 6/10
- Drums: 8/10
- Vocals: 4/10
Individual Instrument Challenges
Challenge 1: High Score (Single) - Bass
This is your bread and butter – just play clean and aim high!
- Gold Target: 74,500
- Platinum Target: 103,000
- Diamond Target: 139,200
Challenge 2: Note Streak - Bass
Keep that combo going! Missing notes here really hurts your score.
- Gold Target: 171 notes
- Platinum Target: 235 notes
- Diamond Target: 301 notes
Challenge 3: High Score (Single) - Guitar
Standard high score challenge for the axe-slingers.
- Gold Target: 104,000
- Platinum Target: 151,800
- Diamond Target: 224,600
Challenge 4: Hit Chords - Guitar
Focus on nailing those chord sections; they're key to boosting your score.
- Gold Target: 36 chords
- Platinum Target: 98 chords
- Diamond Target: 131 chords
Challenge 5: Bank Star Power (Single) - Guitar
Get good at activating Star Power at the right moments to maximize your score multiplier.
- Gold Target: Filled 1.65x
- Platinum Target: Filled 2.05x
- Diamond Target: Filled 2.45x
Challenge 6: High Score (Single) - Drums
The drums are often where the big scores happen, so focus up!
- Gold Target: 196,200
- Platinum Target: 268,800
- Diamond Target: 311,100
Challenge 7: Star Power Score (Single) - Drums
This one's all about maximizing your score *while* Star Power is active. Timing is everything!
- Gold Target: 32,500
- Platinum Target: 54,000
- Diamond Target: 73,800
Challenge 8: High Score (Single) - Vocals
Even with vocals, hitting those notes accurately is crucial for a high score.
- Gold Target: 38,600
- Platinum Target: 53,300
- Diamond Target: 66,900
Challenge 9: Phrase Streak - Vocals
Keep those phrases 'Excellent' to maintain your streak. Don't drop the ball (or the mic!).
- Gold Target: 9 phrases
- Platinum Target: 14 phrases
- Diamond Target: 19 phrases
Band Challenges
Challenge 10: Standard High Score - Standard Band
This is the classic band challenge – everyone plays their part, no duplicates allowed.
- Gold Target: 275,000
- Platinum Target: 575,000
- Diamond Target: 935,000
Challenge 11: Non-Standard High Score - Non-Standard Band
Here, you'll want at least two players on the same instrument. Coordinate your duplicate efforts!
- Gold Target: 330,000
- Platinum Target: 615,000
- Diamond Target: 989,000
Challenge 12: Hit Notes - Standard or Non-Standard Band
Pure note-hitting focus for the whole band. Everyone needs to be on point to rack up the note count.
- Gold Target: 1,530 notes
- Platinum Target: 2,290 notes
- Diamond Target: 3,080 notes
Song Info
Song: "The Feel Good Drag"
Artist: Anberlin
Year: 2008
Genre: Modern Rock
Duration: 3:06
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