Better Note Blocks

The Better Note Blocks mod adds many new sounds Noteblocks and includes 15 new colors!

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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!

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

More information on Github!

Available Versions

Better Note Blocks 1.0.1release

MC 1.20.1forge

February 20, 2026

Better Note Blocks 1.0.0release

MC 1.20.1forge

February 18, 2026

How to Install Better Note Blocks on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Better Note Blocks". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.20.1

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Better Note Blocks server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Better Note Blocks compatible with forge?

Better Note Blocks officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Better Note Blocks – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Note Blocks consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.