Note Block
A musical block that plays a note when right-clicked or powered by redstone. The instrument depends on the block placed directly beneath it.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryRedstone
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDnote_block
Overview
Note Block is a redstone component in the Redstone category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Note Block. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Note Block sits alongside 28 other Redstone entries, each with its own page. As a redstone component, Note Block is wired into contraptions and circuits; its behaviour is what gives builders the logic and timing to automate farms, doors, and machines.
Crafting Recipe
Note BlockCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Notes
Right-clicking changes the pitch across 25 possible notes. A block must be free above it for it to play.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Note Block in Minecraft?
Note Block is crafted at a Crafting Table using Planks and Redstone Dust.
What is Note Block used for?
A musical block that plays a note when right-clicked or powered by redstone. The instrument depends on the block placed directly beneath it.
How many Note Block can you stack?
Note Block stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Note Block be enchanted?
No. Note Block cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Note Block added to Minecraft?
Note Block was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Redstone category in the current 1.21 release.