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How to Use the Fender Mustang Pro Guitar Controller for Rock Band 3. Rock Band 3's features include
a new Fender Mustang guitar to play in its all-new Pro mode. Here are some tips on how
to use this plastic ax. You will need Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro guitar controller
Older model guitar controller (optional) and computer with music-writing software (optional).
Step 1. Check out the basics of the Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro guitar controller -- rather
than 5 buttons like older models, the neck has 102 buttons covering 17 frets to correspond
with the notes on an actual guitar; the body has 6 strings to strum, a touch-sensitive
string box pressed to mute notes, and the game controls. Step 2. Turn Rock Band 3 to
Pro mode. To play single notes, follow the on-screen guitar neck: each fret corresponds
to a number, while the strings correspond to colors. Slide your left hand along the
neck, matching the number and color, and strum with your right hand. You can play Rock Band
3 in Standard mode with an older model guitar controller. Step 3. To play chords, use the
on-screen number to reference where to put your index finger and the chord shape to know
where to put your other fingers; the controller's neck recognizes your hand's location. As the
chords cross the on-screen guitar bridge, strum the strings to score points. For additional
practice on the new guitars for Rock Band 3, use the Trainer and Career mode features.
Step 4. If you have a computer with music writing software, connect the guitar through
its MIDI port. Then, use it to compose your own tunes. Step 5. Keep playing until you
master each level of the game, rocking all the way. Did you know Eric Clapton's famed
guitar "Blackie" was assembled using parts from 3 separate vintage Fender Stratocasters.