28614 456 Games Computer & Video Games Simulation & Construction Games true Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:01:14 -0700 /system/videos/5/14/86/02/28614.flv games, computer, videogames, video, rock, band, guitar, hero, ps3, wii How To Look Hot While Playing "Rock Band" http://www.howcast.com/videos/28614-How-To-Look-Hot-While-Playing-Rock-Band http://www.howcast.com/videos/28614-How-To-Look-Hot-While-Playing-Rock-Band/edit approved 192 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=28614"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=28614" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 29 Dynamic http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/28614/look_hot_rock_band_hd_4_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 23793 false false false 44366 1 23 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/28614/23.jpg Dress the part You’re in a “Rock Band” band now, so it’s time to dress the part. Break out the aviators, the leather, and the temporary tattoos.

]]> 44367 2 32 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/28614/32.jpg Apply decals Trick out your guitar or drum pads with appropriately fiendish decals. Choose symbols that are truly representative of your inner rock god.

]]> 44368 3 43 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/28614/43.jpg Be a girl Be female. After all, what’s better than a hot chick kicking video game butt? A hot chick shredding a solo while kicking video game butt.

]]> 44369 4 55 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/28614/55.jpg Adjust your strap When you’re playing guitar, using a strap that’s too short is the equivalent of wearing pants that start at your pocket protector. Adjust the strap so the top edge of the guitar hangs against your pelvis, and jut your hip forward when you play.

]]> 44370 5 70 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/28614/70.jpg Revise your grip If you’re on drums, hold the sticks correctly: balance the stick between your thumb and index finger, and loosely curl the rest of your fingers around it.

]]> 44371 6 80 Tip Learn to twirl the drumsticks like a real badass drummer. Choose one of the many techniques and practice, practice, practice.

]]> 44372 7 87 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/28614/87.jpg Adopt the appropriate stance when singing Grip the mic passionately with both hands. Contemplate it as though you’re about to seduce it into a hard-core make-out session.

]]> 44373 8 96 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/28614/96.jpg Try a different way to pick Try adjusting the way you pick when you’re playing the bass. Instead of using your thumb to slam the strum bar up and down, try gripping it with your thumb and index finger. You can even try a “walking bass” — just alternate strumming with your index and middle finger.

]]> 44374 9 111 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/28614/111.jpg Take it easy Pick an easy level, and play confidently. The more you have a song down cold, the more you can focus on sexing up your performance.

]]> 44375 10 120 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/28614/120.jpg Freestyle Every song gives drummers and singers a few opportunities to freestyle for extra points. Practice soloing, and when it’s your turn, show off your best moves and jam out.

]]> 44376 11 130 Tip Showing tongue is only appropriate if you’re rocking like Gene Simmons, not because you’re concentrating.

]]> 44377 12 136 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/28614/136.jpg Use overdrive to be a hero If one of your bandmates is having a rough go of it, you can activate the “overdrive” feature — either by hitting the appropriate guitar or bass notes, or freestyling on vocals or drums — to save them. Your awesome performance brings a failed friend back in the game, making you look doubly hot.

]]> 44378 13 154 Tip Other musicians should also add a flourish. Bassists and guitarists may play behind their heads, while drummers may throw their sticks, making sure not to hit any breakable items. Singers may gesticulate wildly, collapse, or do midair splits.

]]> 44379 14 169 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/28614/169.jpg Serenade a target Serenade a target. Singling out a specific fan and singing directly to them, or dedicating a solo to them, is an instant pass to score-town.

]]> 44380 15 181 Fact “Rock Band” allows you to adorn your character with tattoos designed by the greats, including body-art legend Sailor Jerry.

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