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Rock Band

Rock Band

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Welcome to Rock Band, the 2007 rhythm game from Harmonix that lets you and your friends live out your rockstar fantasies. Grab a plastic instrument – guitar, bass, drums, or mic – and hit the stage to climb the charts, from dingy clubs to sold-out arenas. It's all about hitting those notes in time to a killer soundtrack and building up your band's fame.

This guide is here to help you master every aspect of the game. We'll cover how to tackle the Rock Power Challenges, ensure you can import songs from other Rock Band titles, and provide strategies for earning every achievement. Whether you're aiming for a perfect score on every song or just want to unlock all the characters and venues, we've got you covered.

Guitar Solo Career [GSCI]

Explore the Rock Band Guitar Solo Career progression, from Warmup Songs in Tier 1 to Impossible Songs in Tier 9, including Bonus and DLC tracks.

Guitar Solo Career Tiers:

  1. Tier 1: Warmup Songs (easy)
  2. Tier 2: Apprentice Songs (easy)
  3. Tier 3: Solid Songs (medium)
  4. Tier 4: Moderate Songs (medium)
  5. Tier 5: Skilled Songs (hard)
  6. Tier 6: Challenging Songs (hard)
  7. Tier 7: Blistering Songs (hard)
  8. Tier 8: Nightmare Songs (very hard)
  9. Tier 9: Impossible Songs (very hard)

Additional Content:

  • Bonus Songs
  • Downloadable Content (DLC)

Drum Solo Career [DSCI]

Navigate the Rock Band Drum Solo Career, from Warmup Songs to Impossible Songs, and discover Bonus Songs and DLC.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Tier 1 Songs: Warmup Songs (easy).
  2. 2
    Tier 2 Songs: Apprentice Songs (easy).
  3. 3
    Tier 3 Songs: Solid Songs (medium).
  4. 4
    Tier 4 Songs: Moderate Songs (medium).
  5. 5
    Tier 5 Songs: Skilled Songs (hard).
  6. 6
    Tier 6 Songs: Challenging Songs (hard).
  7. 7
    Tier 7 Songs: Blistering Songs (hard).
  8. 8
    Tier 8 Songs: Nightmare Songs (very hard).
  9. 9
    Tier 9 Songs: Impossible Songs (very hard).
  10. 10
    Bonus Songs: Additional songs to play.
  11. 11
    Downloadable Content (DLC (downloadable content — extra missions or items released after launch)): Extra songs available for purchase.
Tips
  • Master the easier tiers before progressing to harder ones.
  • Explore the Bonus Songs for a different challenge.
  • Check the Downloadable Content (DLC) for more song variety.

Vocal Solo Career [VSCI]

Learn how to sing in Rock Band with the Vocal Solo Career guide, covering Tier 1 (Warmup) to Tier 9 (Impossible) songs and DLC.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin with Tier 1 Songs, known as Warmup Songs, which are easy.
  2. 2
    Progress to Tier 2 Songs (Apprentice Songs), also easy.
  3. 3
    Advance to Tier 3 Songs (Solid Songs), which are medium difficulty.
  4. 4
    Continue to Tier 4 Songs (Moderate Songs), also medium difficulty.
  5. 5
    Tackle Tier 5 Songs (Skilled Songs), which are hard.
  6. 6
    Move on to Tier 6 Songs (Challenging Songs), also hard.
  7. 7
    Face Tier 7 Songs (Blistering Songs), which are hard.
  8. 8
    Attempt Tier 8 Songs (Nightmare Songs), which are very hard.
  9. 9
    Conquer Tier 9 Songs (Impossible Songs), the most challenging, rated very hard.
  10. 10
    Unlock and play Bonus Songs.
  11. 11
    Explore and play songs available via Downloadable Content (DLC).
Tips
  • Each tier increases in difficulty, so practice the easier tiers before moving on.
  • DLC offers a wide variety of additional songs to expand your Rock Band experience.

New [INT1]

Rock Band update log detailing new features, rewards, and walkthroughs added in versions 0.33 through 0.75, including Solo Career progress.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Version 0.75: The Vocals Solo Career is now complete with all rewards, and a dedicated How To section for Vocals has been added. A Path of Least Resistance section is included to show the quickest ways to unlock songs in the solo career. This section will be updated to include Band World Tour (BWT) content once collaborators are available.
  2. 2
    Version 0.66: Work has begun on store items, with Male Punk clothing Tops and Legs finished. The Drum Solo Career is complete with all rewards, and How To sections for both Drums and Guitar have been added.
  3. 3
    Version 0.55: Money rewards for all tiers in the Solo Career have been finalized. Five star and gold star scores for all songs are now complete.
  4. 4
    Version 0.44: The "What's The Answer" section has been updated. More details have been added for the Drum Solo Career, though it is not yet finished. The Band World Tour walkthrough has been started, but its organization is still under consideration due to the variable nature of starting cities and unlocked locations. Suggestions for organization are welcomed.
  5. 5
    Version 0.33: The Guitar Solo Career is finished. The Drum Solo Career and Vocal Solo Career have been mapped out. The Score Section has been started.
Tips
  • The guide is continuously updated, so check back for the latest information on Rock Band features and walkthroughs.
  • Specific sections like the Path of Least Resistance aim to help players unlock content efficiently.
  • Feedback on organizing complex sections like the Band World Tour is actively sought.

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