Master DJ Hero's instrument ratings and challenges! Learn the best scores for Gold, Platinum, and Diamond targets across Guitar, Bass, Drums, and Vocals.
Alright, let's break down the instrument ratings for DJ Hero. This isn't about how good you *are* at playing, but more about how the game scores things and what you'll need to hit for those coveted Gold, Platinum, and Diamond targets in the challenges. Think of it as knowing the score sheet before you step into the booth.
Here's a quick rundown of how the instruments generally stack up:
- Guitar: 6/10
- Bass: 5/10
- Drums: 5/10
- Vocals: 3/10
Now, let's get into the specific challenges. These are what you'll be grinding for to get those high scores and perfect ratings.
Challenge 1: High Score (Single) - Bass
This is your bread and butter for getting a good score on Bass. Just play as well as you can!
- Instrument: Bass
- Gold Target: 105,300
- Platinum Target: 157,900
- Diamond Target: 201,900
Challenge 2: Up Strum - Bass
Here, you're focusing on strumming upwards. Importantly, this challenge excludes Hammer-Ons/Pull-Offs (HOPOs) and Tapping notes, so you'll need to focus purely on those up-strums.
- Instrument: Bass
- Gold Target: 434 notes
- Platinum Target: 648 notes
- Diamond Target: 735 notes
Challenge 3: High Score (Single) - Guitar
Similar to the Bass high score challenge, this one is all about racking up points on the Guitar.
- Instrument: Guitar
- Gold Target: 151,900
- Platinum Target: 207,800
- Diamond Target: 275,600
Challenge 4: Whammy Time - Guitar
This challenge is all about using your Whammy Bar effectively. You need to hit those Sustain notes and keep the Whammy Bar engaged for the specified durations.
- Instrument: Guitar
- Gold Target: 2.00 seconds
- Platinum Target: 2.50 seconds
- Diamond Target: 3.00 seconds
Challenge 5: Star Power Score (Single) - Guitar
Get ready to maximize your score while Star Power is active. Timing your Star Power activations will be key here.
- Instrument: Guitar
- Gold Target: 38,900
- Platinum Target: 66,200
- Diamond Target: 116,200
Challenge 6: High Score (Single) - Drums
Time to hit the drums and aim for the highest score possible. Focus on hitting every note accurately.
- Instrument: Drums
- Gold Target: 196,300
- Platinum Target: 284,200
- Diamond Target: 310,100
Challenge 7: Drum Accent Notes - Drums
This challenge specifically targets Drum Accent notes. The goal is to hit as many of these as you can.
- Instrument: Drums
- Gold Target: 40 notes
- Platinum Target: 55 notes
- Diamond Target: 70 notes
Challenge 8: High Score (Single) - Vocals
For Vocals, this challenge is about achieving the highest score possible. Nail those pitches!
- Instrument: Vocals
- Gold Target: 50,500
- Platinum Target: 69,700
- Diamond Target: 87,200
Challenge 9: Spoken Notes - Vocals
This one focuses on hitting Spoken Notes. You'll need to be precise to rack these up.
- Instrument: Vocals
- Gold Target: 66 notes
- Platinum Target: 75 notes
- Diamond Target: 84 notes
Challenge 10: Standard High Score - Standard Band
This is for a standard band setup, meaning no duplicate instruments. Aim for a massive score!
- Standard Band
- Gold Target: 335,000
- Platinum Target: 715,000
- Diamond Target: 1,105,000
Challenge 11: Non-Standard High Score - Non-Standard Band
Here, you're allowed to have at least two duplicate instruments in your band. This can sometimes open up different scoring strategies.
- Non-Standard Band
- Gold Target: 403,000
- Platinum Target: 767,000
- Diamond Target: 1,166,000
Challenge 12: Band Streak - Standard or Non-Standard Band
This challenge is all about maintaining your streaks across the band. Combining your active streaks is key to hitting these high note counts.
- Standard or Non-Standard Band
- Gold Target: 623 notes
- Platinum Target: 1,000 notes
- Diamond Target: 1,333 notes
Song Spotlight:
100% Human-Written. AI Fact-Checked. Community Verified. Learn how AntMag verifies content