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The grading scheme, or called DJ LEVEL, is determined by the player's [[EX Score]]. The formula to calculate an EX Score is the total number of Perfect Greats multiplied by two plus the number of Greats. To determine the grade, the player must first calculate the maximum score by multiplying the total number of notes for a song by 2, then the player have to use the EX Score to divide it by the maximum obtainable score and multiply by 100 to determine the percentage.
The grading scheme, or called DJ LEVEL, is determined by the player's [[EX Score]]. The formula to calculate an EX Score is the total number of Perfect Greats multiplied by two plus the number of Greats. To determine the grade, the player must first calculate the maximum score by multiplying the total number of notes for a song by 2, then the player have to use the EX Score to divide it by the maximum obtainable score and multiply by 100 to determine the percentage.


The grades are split into eight levels, from the highest rank of AAA to the lowest of F grade. Each grade above F is separated by one-ninth of the score (for example, getting AAA will require at least 8/9 of the score, while getting less than 2/9 will result in F).
The grades are split into eight levels, from the highest rank of AAA to the lowest of F grade. Each grade above F is separated by one-ninth of the score (for example, getting AAA will require at least 8/9 of the score, while getting less than 2/9 will result in F). In [[CS 2006|beatmania (2006)]], these rank criteria had been lowered by 1/9 each.


=== What the heck are people talking about when they use a towel with beatmania IIDX? ===
=== What the heck are people talking about when they use a towel with beatmania IIDX? ===
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Yes and no. The most common way to play beatmania IIDX is to use both hands on the keys and scratching whenever it is needed. However, you should try various different play styles and find one that suits you best.
Yes and no. The most common way to play beatmania IIDX is to use both hands on the keys and scratching whenever it is needed. However, you should try various different play styles and find one that suits you best.


For example, the current-generation beatmania IIDX top player U*TAKA uses the left 1P side, while the former top player [[DOLCE.]] uses the right 2P side.
For example, the current-generation beatmania IIDX top player U*TAKA and South Korean player KKM* both use the left 1P side, while the former top player [[DOLCE.]] uses the right 2P side.


=== What does the DX in beatmania IIDX stand for? ===
=== What does the DX in beatmania IIDX stand for? ===
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