Instruments & Mechanics
21 entries in the Rock Band compendium.
Drum KitStrike the beat to drive the rhythm of your virtual band.Easy DifficultyThe accessible gateway to virtual stardom with simplified charts for every player.GuitarFive buttons, one strum, and the whole band behind you.BassFour buttons, one blue lane, and the low end that holds the whole band together.Pro GuitarSix strings, no colour crutches—just you, the pick, and the chart.KeyboardThirty-seven keys, two modes, one full keyboard section — the Rock Band keyboard completesPro DrumsFive pads, real patterns, and the closest thing to a drum throne the series offers.Standard GuitarFive colored buttons, one strum bar, and the rhythm that built a franchise.Standard DrumsFour pads, one kick, and a chart that never lets up.Quick PlayPick a song, grab an instrument, and play—no tour, no setlist, just the music.Free PlayPick a song, grab your instrument, and play—no story, no pressure, just the band.TourEarn credits, unlock the next song, and climb the setlist one tight performance at a time.ExpertThe densest, most technically demanding chart in Rock Band—where every string, pad, and noProSix strings, real pads, real timing—Rock Band's closest step to the stage.EasyFewer notes, wider windows, and a gentler road into the rhythm.MediumThe tier where the song finally clicks and the groove takes over.ComboOne miss, and the streak you built is gone—keep the combo alive or watch the Rock Meter drMultiplierEvery clean hit builds the streak; one miss and it's gone.Air GuitarSing the lyrics, strum the air—no guitar required.Star PowerOne button, one golden moment—your star power turns a solid run into a show-stopping one.Air DrumsSwing, strike, and keep the beat alive without a single drum pad.
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