Better Note Blocks

⭐ — (5 endorsements) 📥 1,832 downloads 📌 v1.0.1 📅 2/19/2026
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By koentjevh · decoration

⬇ Download Mod Source: Modrinth ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/20/2026 📅 Created: 2/19/2026
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #142 of 274 decoration mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

**Better Note Blocks** adds 15 new note block colors, tons of new instruments, and quality-of-life improvements. ## Recommended Mod **Create: Sound of Steam:** Includes a tracker bar block that can play MIDI files using redstone links. Using this together with Better Note Blocks lets you play any MIDI file! <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ANtCx7AvTfc" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> ## **Instrument List:** | Block | Instrument | Range | |--------------------------|------------------------|------------| | Amethyst Block | Music Box | F#4 - F#6 | | Redstone Ore | Electric Guitar | F#3 - F#5 | | Black Stained Glass | Hi-Hat | F#3 - F#5 | | Obsidian | Synth Stab | F#3 - F#5 | | Deepslate | Kick Stomp | F#2 - F#4 | | Gilded Blackstone | Orchestral Hit | F#4 - F#6 | | Netherite Block | Metal Pipe | F#4 - F#6 | | Sandstone Block | Brawl Kick | F#2 - F#4 | | Raw Copper Block | Crash | F#1 - F#3 | | Beehive | Acoustic Tom | F#1 - F#3 | | Cauldron | Holy Choir | F#4 - F#6 | | Composter | Wood Block | F#2 - F#4 | | Polished Basalt | Hardstyle Kick | F#1 - F#3 | | Diamond Block | Triangle | F#6 - F#8 | | Reinforced Deepslate | Synth Bass | F#0 - F#2 | | Lodestone | Timpani | F#1 - F#3 | | Chiseled Stone Bricks | Aztek Psy Drum | F#3 - F#5 | | Wet Sponge | Bloop Noise | F#3 - F#5 | | Red Sand | Snare | F#3 - F#5 | | Sea Lantern | Kalimba | F#2 - F#4 | | Calcite | Finger Snap | F#5 - F#7 | | Gravel | Classic Clap | F#3 - F#5 | | Ochre Froglight | Bongo | F#2 - F#4 | | Loom | Afro Harp | F#2 - F#4 | | White Glazed Terracotta | Phonk Cowbell Crystal | F#4 - F#6 | | Brewing Stand | Tambourine | F#6 - F#8 | | Raw Gold Block | Gong | F#2 - F#4 | | Polished Deepslate | Hard Punchy Kick | F#2 - F#4 | ## **Sustained Synths:** | Block | Instrument | Range | |--------------------------|------------------------|------------| | Red Concrete | Sawtooth Synth | F#-1 - F#9 | | Orange Concrete | Electone Trombone | F#-1 - F#9 | | Yellow Concrete | GB_SQR Synth | F#-1 - F#9 | | Lime Concrete | GB_SAW Synth | F#-1 - F#9 | | Green Concrete | Saxophone Synth | F#-1 - F#9 | ### **Synth information:** Synths Are capable of producing notes from F#-1 to F#9. To pitch synths up or down you need to place one of the following blocks underneath the concrete: | Block | Range | |-------------------------|------------| | Red Wool | F#-1 - F#1 | | Orange Wool | F#1 - F#3 | | Nothing (just concrete) | F#3 - F#5 | | Green Wool | F#5 - F#7 | | Lime Wool | F#7 - F#9 | (https://github.com/koentjevh99/Better-Note-Blocks)

Better Note Blocks adds 15 new note block colors, tons of new instruments, and quality-of-life improvements.

## Recommended Mod Create: Sound of Steam: Includes a tracker bar block that can play MIDI files using redstone links. Using this together with Better Note Blocks lets you play any MIDI file!

## Instrument List: | Block | Instrument | Range | |--------------------------|------------------------|------------| | Amethyst Block | Music Box | F#4 - F#6 | | Redstone Ore | Electric Guitar | F#3 - F#5 | | Black Stained Glass | Hi-Hat | F#3 - F#5 | | Obsidian | Synth Stab | F#3 - F#5 | | Deepslate | Kick Stomp | F#2 - F#4 | | Gilded Blackstone | Orchestral Hit | F#4 - F#6 | | Netherite Block | Metal Pipe | F#4 - F#6 | | Sandstone Block | Brawl Kick | F#2 - F#4 | | Raw Copper Block | Crash | F#1 - F#3 | | Beehive | Acoustic Tom | F#1 - F#3 | | Cauldron | Holy Choir | F#4 - F#6 | | Composter | Wood Block | F#2 - F#4 | | Polished Basalt | Hardstyle Kick | F#1 - F#3 | | Diamond Block | Triangle | F#6 - F#8 | | Reinforced Deepslate | Synth Bass | F#0 - F#2 | | Lodestone | Timpani | F#1 - F#3 | | Chiseled Stone Bricks | Aztek Psy Drum | F#3 - F#5 | | Wet Sponge | Bloop Noise | F#3 - F#5 | | Red Sand | Snare | F#3 - F#5 | | Sea Lantern | Kalimba | F#2 - F#4 | | Calcite | Finger Snap | F#5 - F#7 | | Gravel | Classic Clap | F#3 - F#5 | | Ochre Froglight | Bongo | F#2 - F#4 | | Loom | Afro Harp | F#2 - F#4 | | White Glazed Terracotta | Phonk Cowbell Crystal | F#4 - F#6 | | Brewing Stand | Tambourine | F#6 - F#8 | | Raw Gold Block | Gong | F#2 - F#4 | | Polished Deepslate | Hard Punchy Kick | F#2 - F#4 |

## Sustained Synths: | Block | Instrument | Range | |--------------------------|------------------------|------------| | Red Concrete | Sawtooth Synth | F#-1 - F#9 | | Orange Concrete | Electone Trombone | F#-1 - F#9 | | Yellow Concrete | GB_SQR Synth | F#-1 - F#9 | | Lime Concrete | GB_SAW Synth | F#-1 - F#9 | | Green Concrete | Saxophone Synth | F#-1 - F#9 |

### Synth information: Synths Are capable of producing notes from F#-1 to F#9. To pitch synths up or down you need to place one of the following blocks underneath the concrete: | Block | Range | |-------------------------|------------| | Red Wool | F#-1 - F#1 | | Orange Wool | F#1 - F#3 | | Nothing (just concrete) | F#3 - F#5 | | Green Wool | F#5 - F#7 | | Lime Wool | F#7 - F#9 |

(https://github.com/koentjevh99/Better-Note-Blocks)

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📊 Mod Details

Game
Minecraft Mods
Author
koentjevh
Version
1.0.1
Downloads
1,832
Endorsements
5
Category
decoration
Created
2/19/2026
Updated
2/20/2026
Game Versions
1.20.1
Tags
decoration, social, utility

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minecraft Mods versions does Better Note Blocks support?

The author lists 1.20.1. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.

What is the latest version of Better Note Blocks?

Version 1.0.1, published 2026-02-20 with 1,832 downloads recorded at the source.

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