⇧⌥A Toggle block comment ⌥Z Toggle word wrap Multi-cursor and selection ⌥ + PgUpclick Split editorInsert cursor ⌥⌘↑ ⌘Insert cursor above ⌥⌘↓ Insert cursor below ⌘U Undo last cursor operation ⇧⌥I Insert cursor at end of each line selected ⌘L Select current line ⇧⌘L Select all occurrences of current selection. Add Items to make a Note Block In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a note block, place 8 wood planks and 1 redstone in the 3x3 crafting grid.
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a note block with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, note blocks are an important decoration item in your inventory.
Let's explore how to make a note block.
Supported Platforms
A note block is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
Platform | Supported (Version*) |
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Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (0.13.0) |
Xbox 360 | Yes |
Xbox One | Yes |
PS3 | Yes |
PS4 | Yes |
Wii U | Yes |
Nintendo Switch | Yes |
Windows 10 Edition | Yes (0.13.0) |
Education Edition | Yes |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Where to find a Note Block in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a note block in the Creative Inventory menu:
Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
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Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.17 | Redstone |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find a note block in the Creative Inventory menu:
Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
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Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | Decorations |
Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 - 1.16.20 | Items |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find a note block in the Creative Inventory menu:
Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
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Xbox 360 | TU35 - TU69 | Redstone and Transportation |
Xbox One | CU23 - CU43 | Redstone and Transportation |
Xbox One | 1.2.5 - 1.16.20 | Items |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find a note block in the Creative Inventory menu:
Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
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PS3 | 1.26 - 1.76 | Redstone and Transportation |
PS4 | 1.26 - 1.91 | Redstone and Transportation |
PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.16.20 | Items |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find a note block in the Creative Inventory menu:
Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
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Wii U | Patch 3 - Patch 38 | Redstone and Transportation |
Nintendo Switch | 1.04 - 1.11 | Redstone and Transportation |
Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 - 1.16.20 | Items |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find a note block in the Creative Inventory menu:
Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
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Windows 10 Edition | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | Decorations |
Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 - 1.16.20 | Items |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find a note block in the Creative Inventory menu:
Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
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Education Edition | 0.14.2 - 1.0.18 | Decorations |
Education Edition | 1.0.21 - 1.14.31 | Items |
Definitions
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
- Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative menu.
Required Materials to make a Note Block
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a note block:
How to craft a Note Block in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make a Note Block
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a note block, place 8 wood planks and 1 redstone in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When crafting with wood planks, you can use any kind of wood planks, such as oak, spruce, birch, jungle, acacia, dark oak, crimson, or warped planks. In our example, we are using oak wood planks.
When making a note block, it is important that the wood planks and redstone are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 3 wood planks. In the second row, there should be 1 wood plank in the first box, 1 redstone in the second box, and 1 wood plank in the third box. In the third row, there should be 3 wood planks. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a note block.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the note block will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Note Block to Inventory
Once you have crafted a note block, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a note block in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
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- PE
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Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a note block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Minecraft ID | Minecraft Data Value | Platform | Version(s) |
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Note Block (minecraft:noteblock) | 25 | 0 | Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.12 | |
Note Block (minecraft:note_block) | 25 | Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.13 - 1.17 |
See a complete list of Minecraft IDs that is interactive and searchable.
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a note block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Minecraft ID | Minecraft Data Value | Platform | Version(s) |
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Note Block (minecraft:noteblock) | 25 | 0 | Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.16.0 - 1.16.221 |
See a complete list of Minecraft IDs that is interactive and searchable.
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a note block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Minecraft ID | Minecraft Data Value | Platform | Version(s) |
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Note Block (minecraft:noteblock) | 25 | 0 | Xbox One | 1.6.0 - 1.16.221 |
See a complete list of Minecraft IDs that is interactive and searchable.
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a note block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Minecraft ID | Minecraft Data Value | Platform | Version(s) |
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Note Block (minecraft:noteblock) | 25 | 0 | PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.16.221 |
See a complete list of Minecraft IDs that is interactive and searchable.
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a note block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Minecraft ID | Minecraft Data Value | Platform | Version(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Note Block (minecraft:noteblock) | 25 | 0 | Nintendo Switch | 1.6.0 - 1.16.221 |
See a complete list of Minecraft IDs that is interactive and searchable.
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a note block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Minecraft ID | Minecraft Data Value | Platform | Version(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Note Block (minecraft:noteblock) | 25 | 0 | Windows 10 Edition | 0.16.0 - 1.16.221 |
See a complete list of Minecraft IDs that is interactive and searchable.
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a note block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Minecraft ID | Minecraft Data Value | Platform | Version(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Note Block (minecraft:noteblock) | 25 | 0 | Education Edition | 1.0 - 1.14.31 |
See a complete list of Minecraft IDs that is interactive and searchable.
Definitions
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- Minecraft ID is the Internal number for the item.
- Minecraft DataValue (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Stackable Information
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Stack Sizes in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Item | Stackable? | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
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Yes | 64 | Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.17 |
Stack Sizes in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Item | Stackable? | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
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Yes | 64 | Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.16.0 - 1.16.221 |
Stack Sizes in Minecraft Xbox One
Item | Stackable? | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
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Yes | 64 | Xbox One | 1.6.0 - 1.16.221 |
Stack Sizes in Minecraft PS4
Item | Stackable? | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
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Yes | 64 | PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.16.221 |
Stack Sizes in Minecraft Nintendo Switch
Item | Stackable? | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yes | 64 | Nintendo Switch | 1.6.0 - 1.16.221 |
Stack Sizes in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Item | Stackable? | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
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Yes | 64 | Windows 10 Edition | 0.16.0 - 1.16.221 |
Stack Sizes in Minecraft Education Edition
Item | Stackable? | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
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Yes | 64 | Education Edition | 1.0 - 1.14.31 |
Definitions
- Stackable indicates whether the item can be stacked (with more than 1 item in a stack).
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
Give Command for Note Block
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
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- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.16.5 and 1.17, the /give command for Note Block is:
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Note Block is:
Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 0.16.0, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.4.0, 1.5.0, 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0 and 1.16.221, the /give command for Note Block is:
Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0 and 1.16.221, the /give command for Note Block is:
Give Command in Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0 and 1.16.221, the /give command for Note Block is:
Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0 and 1.16.221, the /give command for Note Block is:
Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 0.16.0, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.4.0, 1.5.0, 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0 and 1.16.221, the /give command for Note Block is:
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 0.14.2, 1.0, 1.0.18, 1.0.21, 1.4.0, 1.7.0, 1.9.0, 1.12.0, 1.12.60 and 1.14.31, the /give command for Note Block is:
How To Install Minecraft Note Block Studio Mac
Author(s) | David Norgren, HielkeMinecraft |
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Platform(s) | |
Written in | EnglishGameMaker: Studio |
Latest version | 3.3.4 (Original) |
Released | 2011-10-18 |
Size | Installer: 8 MB |
License | Freeware |
Source available | No |
Compatible with | Java Edition 1.12 - Java Edition 1.13.2 (Original) |
Links |
The Minecraft Note Block Studio is a fan-made, external music editor for Minecraft. With it, users can compose complex note block songs without redstone knowledge, though some minor musical instrument knowledge is required. In the software, the range of the note blocks can go far beyond the 2 octaves allowed in Minecraft and custom instruments may be added from sound files. In January 2019, the program was discontinued by David Norgen, however, in the webpage, he mentioned an open-source continuation made by HielkeMinecraft.
The program supports MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), both from input files (.mid
files) and from connected electronic keyboards. Songs can be exported into .mp3
files and converted into data packs that can be used to play them in the game, and also .schematic
files, that can be imported into a Minecraft world using MCEdit.
MIDI file compatibility[edit]
Green cells = Compatible
Yellow cells = Partially compatible
Orange cells = Very restricted compatibility
MIDI file format | Channel modes | Drum kit layout |
---|---|---|
GM (1991) | 10 = drums 1-9, 11-16 = normal | 47 |
GS (1991) | 10 = drums 1-9, 11-16 = normal | 47(GM) + 14 |
XG (1994) | 10 = drums 1-9, 11-16 = choice | 47(GM) + 22 different from GS |
GM2 (1999) | 10, 11 = drums 1-9, 12-16 = normal | 47(GM) + 14 same as GS |
MT-32 (1987) | 10 = drums 2-9 = normal | 34 from GM + 33 from GS sound effect kit |
Note Block Studio Maker
MIDI import problems:
Minecraft Note Block Studio Mac
- Tempo changes aren't supported. If a tempo is supposed to change in the middle of a song, the tempo will remain the same, resulting in the song becoming faster or slower.
- Time signature changes aren't supported. This can cause problems in a large amount of XG MIDI files that have their loading data in the first measure, but the first measure has a time signature different than the rest of the measures.