Institutionalized - Suicidal Tendencies

Master 'Institutionalized' by Suicidal Tendencies in Guitar Hero II. Get tips for Medium, Hard, and Expert difficulties, including solos, choruses, and Star Power usage.

Walkthrough:

Medium Difficulty:

1. The first solo is challenging due to rapid Y or R notes; focus on visual cues as they cross the play line rather than the beat.
2. The simple rhythm section speeds up before the chorus.
3. The chorus begins with G-R-G-R-Y-R triplets, which then accelerate.
4. The fast eight-note section consists of repeating G, Y, R, and G patterns.
5. Immediately following is a repeat of the G-R-G and R-Y-R triplets.
6. The second solo features off-beat G-Y and R-B runs; listen to the music and strum slightly ahead of the beat.
7. The final solo is the easiest on Medium.

Hard Difficulty:

1. The first solo is potent; be cautious to avoid failure.
2. Prepare for GB/RO chords for Star Power activation.
3. Hammer-ons (HO) and pull-offs (PO) are common. Practice mode is recommended for 5-star attempts.
4. The tempo accelerates, and the chorus uses GY-B-G-RB-O-R patterns, think of them as two sets of threes (GY-B-G and RB-O-R) with a 1-2-3-1-2-3 rhythm where only the '1's are on the beat.
5. Off-beat chords require strumming slightly ahead of the music.
6. The second solo is the easiest.
7. The third solo is manageable if you stay focused.
8. Practice solos and nail the chorus for a 5-star rating.

Expert Difficulty:

1. Simple Rhythm: Similar to Hard, with minor additions.
2. First Solo: Difficult, requiring quick HO/PO and three-note runs with sustains. Secure Star Power opportunities before this solo, as it's crucial for later use. Slowing down the solo in practice mode is advised for 5-star attempts.
3. Chorus: Easier than Hard, featuring GY-YB-GY-RB-BO-RB patterns. Treat these as three-note patterns and increase tempo. Rushing the tempo is necessary to hit all notes, especially during the chord lines. This is the optimal time to use Star Power.
4. Second Solo: G-R-B runs are relatively easy to PO and short. Expect to use this section without Star Power.
5. Third Solo: Starts easy but quickly becomes very difficult. HO/PO are suggested, but the speed may make them hard to execute. Use Star Power if needed. For 5-star attempts, save Star Power for the chorus.