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	\| style="text-align:center" \|F♯<sub>3</sub>–F♯<sub>5</sub>		\| style="text-align:center" \|F♯<sub>3</sub>–F♯<sub>5</sub>
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	==== Sculk detection ====		==== Sculk detection ====
	[[Minecraft:~~Sculk sensors~~]] ~~and~~ [[Minecraft:calibrated sculk ~~sensors~~]] ~~can detect both note block activations and pitch changes because these actions generate vibration events. {{IN\|be}}, sculk sensors provide the only reliable method~~ to ~~detect both~~ note ~~block activations and pitch changes for redstone, since observers and BUDs cannot register these events~~.		Note blocks emit vibrations detectable by [[Minecraft:sculk sensor]]s. A [[Minecraft:calibrated sculk sensor]] tuned to signal strength '''10''' detects a note playing.

	~~Note blocks are tuned at signal strength 10 for [[Minecraft:calibrated~~ sculk sensors]].		{{IN\|be}}, sculk sensors provide the only reliable method of detecting both note block activations and pitch changes for redstone, since observers and BUDs cannot register these events.

	=== Interaction with allays ===		=== Interaction with allays ===

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	*{{BlockLink\|Stone}}		*{{BlockLink\|Stone}}
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	Each time a note block plays a sound, a note [[Minecraft:particle]] will appear from the top. The color of the particle depends on the pitch of the note block. Note particles do not appear for silenced note blocks or mob head instruments.		Each time a note block plays a sound, a note [[Minecraft:particle]] will appear from the top. The color of the particle depends on the pitch of the note block. Note particles do not appear for silenced note blocks or mob head instruments.

	Excluding mob heads, there are 16 different instruments and 25 different pitches per instrument (a total of 400 notes with different sounds). {{control\|use\|text=Using}} a note block increases the instrument's pitch up a [[Wikipedia:Semitone\|semitone]], with a total of two full [[Wikipedia:Octave\|octaves]] (24 semitones in total) being available for each instrument. The standard range (for harp and pling instruments) of notes ~~span~~ from F♯<sub>3</sub> to F♯<sub>5</sub>. After reaching the highest note (24 presses of the {{control\|use\|text=use button}}), pressing use again (25th press of the {{control\|use\|text=use button}}) resets the pitch back to F♯<sub>3</sub>, as does breaking the block. The note block's pitch is ignored for [[Minecraft:Player Head\|player heads]] and the six [[Minecraft:mob heads]].		Excluding mob heads, there are 16 different instruments and 25 different pitches per instrument (a total of 400 notes with different sounds). {{control\|use\|text=Using}} a note block increases the instrument's pitch up a [[Wikipedia:Semitone\|semitone]], with a total of two full [[Wikipedia:Octave\|octaves]] (24 semitones in total) being available for each instrument. The standard range (for harp and pling instruments) of notes spans from F♯<sub>3</sub> to F♯<sub>5</sub>. After reaching the highest note (24 presses of the {{control\|use\|text=use button}}), pressing use again (25th press of the {{control\|use\|text=use button}}) resets the pitch back to F♯<sub>3</sub>, as does breaking the block. The note block's pitch is ignored for [[Minecraft:Player Head\|player heads]] and the six [[Minecraft:mob heads]].

	The string bass and didgeridoo are two octaves (24 semitones) lower than the standard range, the guitar is one octave (12 semitones) lower than the standard range, the flute is one octave above the standard range, and the bell, chime, and xylophone are 2 octaves above the standard range. This gives six octaves (72 semitones) of effective range to combine instruments for greater pitch coverage.		The string bass and didgeridoo are two octaves (24 semitones) lower than the standard range, the guitar is one octave (12 semitones) lower than the standard range, the flute is one octave above the standard range, and the bell, chime, and xylophone are 2 octaves above the standard range. This gives six octaves (72 semitones) of effective range to combine instruments for greater pitch coverage.
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	Alternatively, there is a graphical version available:		Alternatively, there is a graphical version available:
	~~<br>~~		{{clear}}
	[[File:Noteblock reference.png\|class=pixel-image]]		[[File:Noteblock reference.png\|class=pixel-image]]

	The current pitch of a note block can be roughly estimated by {{Control\|attack\|text=attacking}} it and looking at the color of the note particle.		The current pitch of a note block can be roughly estimated by {{Control\|attack\|text=attacking}} it and looking at the color of the note particle.
	~~<br>~~		{{clear}}
	[[File:Note colors.png\|class=pixel-image]]		[[File:Note colors.png\|class=pixel-image]]

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			=== Redstone ===
	==== Activating note blocks ====		==== Activating note blocks ====
	[[File:NoteBlockRedstone.png\|thumb\|A pair of note blocks wired to a [[clock circuit]] to play alternately]]		[[File:NoteBlockRedstone.png\|thumb\|A pair of note blocks wired to a [[clock circuit]] to play alternately]]

	Note blocks can be activated in a variety of different ways following normal redstone principles. Note blocks [[Minecraft:conductive block\|conduct]] redstone power, which means they activate blocks next to them when directly powered, including other note blocks.		Note blocks can be activated in a variety of different ways, following normal redstone principles. Note blocks [[Minecraft:conductive block\|conduct]] redstone power, which means they activate blocks next to them when directly powered, including other note blocks.

	{{IN\|je}} after activating ~~the~~ note block, or changing ~~the note block's~~ pitch (via {{control\|use}}) is treated as a block state change~~, which successfully~~ generates a block update ~~and plays a sound after a [[Minecraft:Piston/Usage#Start delay\|start delay]]. This update is~~ detectable by both [[Minecraft:observer]]s and ~~traditional piston-based~~ [[Minecraft:block update detector]]s (BUDs).		{{IN\|je}}, after activating a note block or changing its pitch (via {{control\|use}}), the change is treated as a block state change. This immediately plays the sound and generates a block update detectable by both [[Minecraft:observer]]s and [[Minecraft:block update detector]]s (BUDs). An observer facing a note block will trigger whenever the note block is {{Control\|use\|text=used}}, powered by redstone, or its instrument/pitch changes. Because note blocks conduct power, they can be integrated into complex observer-based circuits as conditional triggers or signal routers.

	{{IN\|je}}, ~~an [[Minecraft:observer]] facing~~ a ~~note block will trigger whenever the note block is~~ {{~~Control~~\|~~use\|text=used~~}}~~, activated with redstone power or the~~ note block~~'s instrument changes. This makes note blocks very flexible when used with observers, especially since note blocks can conduct power to other redstone devices. They can serve as activation switches~~ or ~~a means to control how and when observers are triggered in circuits.~~		{{IN\|be}}, due to a known bug,<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-53919}}</ref> activating a note block or changing its pitch (via {{control\|use}}) does not trigger a block update, meaning neither [[Minecraft:observer]]s nor [[Minecraft:BUD]]s can detect the change. This occurs because pitch and instrument data are stored as [[Minecraft:block entity]] data, which updates independently of the main world loop. In circuits requiring a redstone-triggered or manually activated block updates (e.g., flying machines), [[Minecraft:bells]] are often used as substitutes in most situations.

	{{IN\|be}}~~, the musical pitch and instrument data are handled on a separate process (tile entity data~~) ~~that is independent of the main world update loop. As a result, right-clicking to change the note~~ does not trigger a block update~~. Because no update signal is generated~~, neither [[Minecraft:observer]]s nor [[Minecraft:BUD]]s can detect the change. This is a ~~known bug~~.~~<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-53919}}</ref>~~

	==== Sculk detection ====		==== Sculk detection ====
	[[Minecraft:Sculk sensors]] and [[Minecraft:calibrated sculk sensors]] can detect both note block activations and pitch changes because these actions generate vibration events. {{IN\|be}}, sculk sensors provide the only reliable method to detect both note block activations and pitch changes for redstone, since observers and BUDs cannot register these events.		[[Minecraft:Sculk sensors]] and [[Minecraft:calibrated sculk sensors]] can detect both note block activations and pitch changes because these actions generate vibration events. {{IN\|be}}, sculk sensors provide the only reliable method to detect both note block activations and pitch changes for redstone, since observers and BUDs cannot register these events.

	==== Interaction with allays ====		Note blocks are tuned at signal strength 10 for [[Minecraft:calibrated sculk sensors]].
	If an [[Minecraft:allay]] hears a note block play within 16 blocks of its location, it tries to pathfind to it. It will then spend 30 seconds near that particular note block, seeking items around it and dropping them near the note block instead of its player. After 30 seconds, the allay returns to targeting its player unless the note block is played again. A [[Minecraft:Particles#vibration\|vibration particle]] emanates from the note block and reaches the allay to indicate the allay has locked ~~on to~~ the note block. Because the allay and the note block interact via a vibration particle, placing [[Minecraft:wool]] between the note block and the allay can prevent this [[Minecraft:Sculk Sensor#Vibration detection\|interaction]]. Allays ignore note blocks which do not make sounds, with the exception of note blocks with [[Minecraft:Player Head\|player heads]] on top.
			=== Interaction with allays ===
			If an [[Minecraft:allay]] hears a note block play within 16 blocks of its location, it tries to pathfind to it. It will then spend 30 seconds near that particular note block, seeking items around it and dropping them near the note block instead of its player. After 30 seconds, the allay returns to targeting its player unless the note block is played again. A [[Minecraft:Particles#vibration\|vibration particle]] emanates from the note block and reaches the allay to indicate that the allay has locked onto the note block. Because the allay and the note block interact via a vibration particle, placing [[Minecraft:wool]] between the note block and the allay can prevent this [[Minecraft:Sculk Sensor#Vibration detection\|interaction]]. Allays ignore note blocks which do not make sounds, with the exception of note blocks with [[Minecraft:Player Head\|player heads]] on top.

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.0\|dev=Preview 1.19.0.27\|The previous change has been reverted.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.0\|dev=Preview 1.19.0.27\|The previous change has been reverted.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.60\|exp=Next Major Update\|dev=Preview 1.19.60.20\|[[Minecraft:Head]]s can now be placed on note blocks to play the respective mob sound.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.60\|exp=Next Major Update\|dev=Preview 1.19.60.20\|[[Minecraft:Head]]s can now be placed on note blocks to play the respective mob sound.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.10\|dev=Preview 1.20.10.20\|Note blocks with [[Minecraft:soul soil]] underneath now ~~produces~~ the "harp" sound instead of "snare".}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.10\|dev=Preview 1.20.10.20\|Note blocks with [[Minecraft:soul soil]] underneath now produce the "harp" sound instead of "snare".}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.50\|dev=Preview 1.21.50.20\|[[Minecraft:Pale oak planks]] can now be used to craft note blocks.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.50\|dev=Preview 1.21.50.20\|[[Minecraft:Pale oak planks]] can now be used to craft note blocks.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.10\|dev=Preview 26.10.23\|Added the "Trumpet", "Exposed Trumpet (Distorted Trumpet)", "Weathered Trumpet (Trombone)", and "Oxidized Trumpet (Distorted Trombone)" instruments.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.10\|dev=Preview 26.10.23\|Added the "Trumpet", "Exposed Trumpet (Distorted Trumpet)", "Weathered Trumpet (Trombone)", and "Oxidized Trumpet (Distorted Trombone)" instruments.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|upcoming bedrock}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|upcoming bedrock}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.25\|Tuned trumpet sound assets for all trumpets so that they are in tune with other note block variants.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-237578}}</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.25\|Tuned trumpet sound assets for all trumpets so that they are in tune with other note block variants.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-237578}}</ref>}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.29\|exp=Upcoming Creator Features\|Added the component [[Minecraft:Block components#minecraft:instrument_sound\|{{cd\|minecraft:instrument_sound}}]] it can be used to assign an instrument to "up" and "down" faces of a custom block, all current instruments can be used to define a sound.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.29\|exp=Upcoming Creator Features\|Added the component [[Minecraft:Block components#minecraft:instrument_sound\|{{cd\|minecraft:instrument_sound}}]]. It can be used to assign an instrument to "up" and "down" faces of a custom block; all current instruments can be used to define a sound.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.50\|dev=Preview 1.21.50.20\|[[Minecraft:Pale oak planks]] can now be used to craft note blocks.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.50\|dev=Preview 1.21.50.20\|[[Minecraft:Pale oak planks]] can now be used to craft note blocks.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.10\|dev=Preview 26.10.23\|Added the "Trumpet", "Exposed Trumpet (Distorted Trumpet)", "Weathered Trumpet (Trombone)", and "Oxidized Trumpet (Distorted Trombone)" instruments.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.10\|dev=Preview 26.10.23\|Added the "Trumpet", "Exposed Trumpet (Distorted Trumpet)", "Weathered Trumpet (Trombone)", and "Oxidized Trumpet (Distorted Trombone)" instruments.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|upcoming bedrock}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.25\|Tuned trumpet sound assets for all trumpets so that they are in tune with other note block variants.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-237578}}</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.25\|Tuned trumpet sound assets for all trumpets so that they are in tune with other note block variants.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-237578}}</ref>}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.29\|exp=Upcoming Creator Features\|Added the component [[Minecraft:Block components#minecraft:instrument_sound\|{{cd\|minecraft:instrument_sound}}]] it can be used to assign an instrument to "up" and "down" faces of a custom block, all current instruments can be used to define a sound.}}
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	Alternatively, there is a graphical version available:		Alternatively, there is a graphical version available:
			<br>
	[[File:Noteblock reference.png\|class=pixel-image]]		[[File:Noteblock reference.png\|class=pixel-image]]

	The current pitch of a note block can be roughly estimated by {{Control\|attack\|text=attacking}} it and looking at the color of the note particle.		The current pitch of a note block can be roughly estimated by {{Control\|attack\|text=attacking}} it and looking at the color of the note particle.
			<br>
	[[File:Note colors.png\|class=pixel-image]]		[[File:Note colors.png\|class=pixel-image]]

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.50\|dev=Preview 1.21.50.20\|[[Minecraft:Pale oak planks]] can now be used to craft note blocks.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.50\|dev=Preview 1.21.50.20\|[[Minecraft:Pale oak planks]] can now be used to craft note blocks.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.10\|dev=Preview 26.10.23\|Added the "Trumpet", "Exposed Trumpet (Distorted Trumpet)", "Weathered Trumpet (Trombone)", and "Oxidized Trumpet (Distorted Trombone)" instruments.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.10\|dev=Preview 26.10.23\|Added the "Trumpet", "Exposed Trumpet (Distorted Trumpet)", "Weathered Trumpet (Trombone)", and "Oxidized Trumpet (Distorted Trombone)" instruments.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.25\|Tuned trumpet sound assets for all trumpets so that they are in tune with other note block variants.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-237578}}</ref>}}
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	{{bst\|instrument\|harp\|banjo,basedrum,bass,bell,bit,chime,cow_bell,creeper,custom_head,didgeridoo,dragon,flute,guitar,harp,hat,iron_xylophone,piglin,pling,skeleton,snare,trumpet,~~trumpet_exponsed~~,trumpet_oxidized,trumpet_weathered,wither_skeleton,xylophone,zombie\|The instrument of the note block.}}		{{bst\|instrument\|harp\|banjo,basedrum,bass,bell,bit,chime,cow_bell,creeper,custom_head,didgeridoo,dragon,flute,guitar,harp,hat,iron_xylophone,piglin,pling,skeleton,snare,trumpet,trumpet_exposed,trumpet_oxidized,trumpet_weathered,wither_skeleton,xylophone,zombie\|The instrument of the note block.}}
	{{bst\|note\|0\|0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24 \|The pitch of the note block}}		{{bst\|note\|0\|0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24 \|The pitch of the note block}}
	{{bst\|powered\|false\|false,true\|True if the note block is currently activated.\|foot=1}}		{{bst\|powered\|false\|false,true\|True if the note block is currently activated.\|foot=1}}

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	== Data values ==		== Data values ==
	=== ID ===		=== ID ===
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	{{ID table		{{ID table
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	{{~~edition\|bedrock~~}}:		{{BE}}:
	{{ID table		{{ID table
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	{{see also\|Block states}}		{{see also\|Block states}}

	{{~~edition\|java~~}}:		{{JE}}:
	{{bst\|instrument\|harp\|banjo,basedrum,bass,bell,bit,chime,cow_bell,creeper,custom_head,didgeridoo,dragon,flute,guitar,harp,hat,iron_xylophone,piglin,pling,skeleton,snare,trumpet,trumpet_exponsed,trumpet_oxidized,trumpet_weathered,wither_skeleton,xylophone,zombie\|The instrument of the note block.}}		{{bst\|instrument\|harp\|banjo,basedrum,bass,bell,bit,chime,cow_bell,creeper,custom_head,didgeridoo,dragon,flute,guitar,harp,hat,iron_xylophone,piglin,pling,skeleton,snare,trumpet,trumpet_exponsed,trumpet_oxidized,trumpet_weathered,wither_skeleton,xylophone,zombie\|The instrument of the note block.}}
	{{bst\|note\|0\|0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24 \|The pitch of the note block}}		{{bst\|note\|0\|0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24 \|The pitch of the note block}}
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	=== Block data ===		=== Block data ===
	{{IN\|~~bedrock~~}}, a note block has a block entity associated with it that holds additional data about the block.		{{IN\|be}}, a note block has a block entity associated with it that holds additional data about the block.

	See [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition level format/Block entity format]].		See [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition level format/Block entity format]].
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	== History ==		== History ==
	~~{{more sounds\|section=1\|type=old\|Sounds before 1.9}}~~
	=== ''Java Edition'' ===		=== ''Java Edition'' ===
	{{more sounds\|section=1\|trumpet before and after snapshot 11}}		{{more sounds\|section=1\|Sounds before 1.9 and trumpet before and after 26.1 snapshot 11}}
	{{HistoryTable		{{HistoryTable
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.2.4\|[[Minecraft:Spruce planks]], [[Minecraft:birch planks]], and [[Minecraft:jungle planks]] can now be used to craft note blocks.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.2.4\|[[Minecraft:Spruce planks]], [[Minecraft:birch planks]], and [[Minecraft:jungle planks]] can now be used to craft note blocks.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.7.2\|dev=1.7.1\|[[Minecraft:Acacia planks]] and [[Minecraft:dark oak planks]] can now be used to craft note blocks.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.7.2\|dev=1.7.1\|[[Minecraft:Acacia planks]] and [[Minecraft:dark oak planks]] can now be used to craft note blocks.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.9\|dev=?\|Note blocks now use wood sounds rather than stone sounds.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.9\|dev=15w47a\|Note blocks now use wood sounds rather than stone sounds.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.12\|dev=17w16a\|Added sound events (but not the sounds themselves) for additional instruments (bell, chime, flute, guitar, xylophone) to note blocks.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.12\|dev=17w16a\|Added sound events (but not the sounds themselves) for additional instruments (bell, chime, flute, guitar, xylophone) to note blocks.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=17w17a\|Added sounds for additional instruments to note blocks.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=17w17a\|Added sounds for additional instruments to note blocks.}}

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	\|{{sound\|Pling (~~Electric~~ piano)\|Note block pling scale.ogg}}		\|{{sound\|Pling (60's E. piano)\|Note block pling scale.ogg}}
	\| style="text-align:center" \|F♯<sub>3</sub>–F♯<sub>5</sub>		\| style="text-align:center" \|F♯<sub>3</sub>–F♯<sub>5</sub>
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	Each time a note block plays a sound, a note [[Minecraft:particle]] will appear from the top. The color of the particle depends on the pitch of the note block. Note particles do not appear for silenced note blocks or mob head instruments.		Each time a note block plays a sound, a note [[Minecraft:particle]] will appear from the top. The color of the particle depends on the pitch of the note block. Note particles do not appear for silenced note blocks or mob head instruments.

	Excluding mob heads, there are 16 different instruments and 25 different pitches per instrument (a total of 400 notes with different sounds). {{control\|use\|text=Using}} a note block increases the instrument's pitch up a [[Wikipedia:Semitone\|semitone]], with a total of two full [[Wikipedia:Octave\|octaves]] (24 semitones in total) being available for each instrument. The standard range (for harp and pling instruments) of notes ~~span~~ from F♯<sub>3</sub> to F♯<sub>5</sub>. After reaching the highest note (24 presses of the {{control\|use\|text=use button}}), pressing use again (25th press of the {{control\|use\|text=use button}}) resets the pitch back to F♯<sub>3</sub>, as does breaking the block. The note block's pitch is ignored for [[Minecraft:Player Head\|player heads]] and the six [[Minecraft:mob heads]].		Excluding mob heads, there are 16 different instruments and 25 different pitches per instrument (a total of 400 notes with different sounds). {{control\|use\|text=Using}} a note block increases the instrument's pitch up a [[Wikipedia:Semitone\|semitone]], with a total of two full [[Wikipedia:Octave\|octaves]] (24 semitones in total) being available for each instrument. The standard range (for harp and pling instruments) of notes spans from F♯<sub>3</sub> to F♯<sub>5</sub>. After reaching the highest note (24 presses of the {{control\|use\|text=use button}}), pressing use again (25th press of the {{control\|use\|text=use button}}) resets the pitch back to F♯<sub>3</sub>, as does breaking the block. The note block's pitch is ignored for [[Minecraft:Player Head\|player heads]] and the six [[Minecraft:mob heads]].

	The string bass and didgeridoo are two octaves (24 semitones) lower than the standard range, the guitar is one octave (12 semitones) lower than the standard range, the flute is one octave above the standard range, and the bell, chime, and xylophone are 2 octaves above the standard range. This gives six octaves (72 semitones) of effective range to combine instruments for greater pitch coverage.		The string bass and didgeridoo are two octaves (24 semitones) lower than the standard range, the guitar is one octave (12 semitones) lower than the standard range, the flute is one octave above the standard range, and the bell, chime, and xylophone are 2 octaves above the standard range. This gives six octaves (72 semitones) of effective range to combine instruments for greater pitch coverage.
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	Alternatively, there is a graphical version available:		Alternatively, there is a graphical version available:
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	[[File:Noteblock reference.png\|class=pixel-image]]		[[File:Noteblock reference.png\|class=pixel-image]]

	The current pitch of a note block can be roughly estimated by {{Control\|attack\|text=attacking}} it and looking at the color of the note particle.		The current pitch of a note block can be roughly estimated by {{Control\|attack\|text=attacking}} it and looking at the color of the note particle.
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	[[File:Note colors.png\|class=pixel-image]]		[[File:Note colors.png\|class=pixel-image]]

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			=== Redstone ===
	==== Activating note blocks ====		==== Activating note blocks ====
	[[File:NoteBlockRedstone.png\|thumb\|A pair of note blocks wired to a [[clock circuit]] to play alternately]]		[[File:NoteBlockRedstone.png\|thumb\|A pair of note blocks wired to a [[clock circuit]] to play alternately]]

	Note blocks can be activated in a variety of different ways following normal redstone principles. Note blocks [[Minecraft:conductive block\|conduct]] redstone power, which means they activate blocks next to them when directly powered, including other note blocks.		Note blocks can be activated in a variety of different ways, following normal redstone principles. Note blocks [[Minecraft:conductive block\|conduct]] redstone power, which means they activate blocks next to them when directly powered, including other note blocks.

	{{IN\|je}} after activating ~~the~~ note block, or changing ~~the note block's~~ pitch (via {{control\|use}}) is treated as a block state change~~, which successfully~~ generates a block update ~~and plays a sound after a [[Minecraft:Piston/Usage#Start delay\|start delay]]. This update is~~ detectable by both [[Minecraft:observer]]s and ~~traditional piston-based~~ [[Minecraft:block update detector]]s (BUDs).		{{IN\|je}}, after activating a note block or changing its pitch (via {{control\|use}}), the change is treated as a block state change. This immediately plays the sound and generates a block update detectable by both [[Minecraft:observer]]s and [[Minecraft:block update detector]]s (BUDs). An observer facing a note block will trigger whenever the note block is {{Control\|use\|text=used}}, powered by redstone, or its instrument/pitch changes. Because note blocks conduct power, they can be integrated into complex observer-based circuits as conditional triggers or signal routers.

	{{IN\|je}}, ~~an [[Minecraft:observer]] facing~~ a ~~note block will trigger whenever the note block is~~ {{~~Control~~\|~~use\|text=used~~}}~~, activated with redstone power or the~~ note block~~'s instrument changes. This makes note blocks very flexible when used with observers, especially since note blocks can conduct power to other redstone devices. They can serve as activation switches~~ or ~~a means to control how and when observers are triggered in circuits.~~		{{IN\|be}}, due to a known bug,<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-53919}}</ref> activating a note block or changing its pitch (via {{control\|use}}) does not trigger a block update, meaning neither [[Minecraft:observer]]s nor [[Minecraft:BUD]]s can detect the change. This occurs because pitch and instrument data are stored as [[Minecraft:block entity]] data, which updates independently of the main world loop. In circuits requiring a redstone-triggered or manually activated block updates (e.g., flying machines), [[Minecraft:bells]] are often used as substitutes in most situations.

	{{IN\|be}}~~, the musical pitch and instrument data are handled on a separate process (tile entity data~~) ~~that is independent of the main world update loop. As a result, right-clicking to change the note~~ does not trigger a block update~~. Because no update signal is generated~~, neither [[Minecraft:observer]]s nor [[Minecraft:BUD]]s can detect the change. This is a ~~known bug~~.~~<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-53919}}</ref>~~

	==== Sculk detection ====		==== Sculk detection ====
	[[Minecraft:Sculk sensors]] and [[Minecraft:calibrated sculk sensors]] can detect both note block activations and pitch changes because these actions generate vibration events. {{IN\|be}}, sculk sensors provide the only reliable method to detect both note block activations and pitch changes for redstone, since observers and BUDs cannot register these events.		[[Minecraft:Sculk sensors]] and [[Minecraft:calibrated sculk sensors]] can detect both note block activations and pitch changes because these actions generate vibration events. {{IN\|be}}, sculk sensors provide the only reliable method to detect both note block activations and pitch changes for redstone, since observers and BUDs cannot register these events.

	==== Interaction with allays ====		Note blocks are tuned at signal strength 10 for [[Minecraft:calibrated sculk sensors]].
	If an [[Minecraft:allay]] hears a note block play within 16 blocks of its location, it tries to pathfind to it. It will then spend 30 seconds near that particular note block, seeking items around it and dropping them near the note block instead of its player. After 30 seconds, the allay returns to targeting its player unless the note block is played again. A [[Minecraft:Particles#vibration\|vibration particle]] emanates from the note block and reaches the allay to indicate the allay has locked ~~on to~~ the note block. Because the allay and the note block interact via a vibration particle, placing [[Minecraft:wool]] between the note block and the allay can prevent this [[Minecraft:Sculk Sensor#Vibration detection\|interaction]]. Allays ignore note blocks which do not make sounds, with the exception of note blocks with [[Minecraft:Player Head\|player heads]] on top.
			=== Interaction with allays ===
			If an [[Minecraft:allay]] hears a note block play within 16 blocks of its location, it tries to pathfind to it. It will then spend 30 seconds near that particular note block, seeking items around it and dropping them near the note block instead of its player. After 30 seconds, the allay returns to targeting its player unless the note block is played again. A [[Minecraft:Particles#vibration\|vibration particle]] emanates from the note block and reaches the allay to indicate that the allay has locked onto the note block. Because the allay and the note block interact via a vibration particle, placing [[Minecraft:wool]] between the note block and the allay can prevent this [[Minecraft:Sculk Sensor#Vibration detection\|interaction]]. Allays ignore note blocks which do not make sounds, with the exception of note blocks with [[Minecraft:Player Head\|player heads]] on top.

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.0\|dev=Preview 1.19.0.27\|The previous change has been reverted.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.0\|dev=Preview 1.19.0.27\|The previous change has been reverted.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.60\|exp=Next Major Update\|dev=Preview 1.19.60.20\|[[Minecraft:Head]]s can now be placed on note blocks to play the respective mob sound.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.60\|exp=Next Major Update\|dev=Preview 1.19.60.20\|[[Minecraft:Head]]s can now be placed on note blocks to play the respective mob sound.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.10\|dev=Preview 1.20.10.20\|Note blocks with [[Minecraft:soul soil]] underneath now ~~produces~~ the "harp" sound instead of "snare".}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.10\|dev=Preview 1.20.10.20\|Note blocks with [[Minecraft:soul soil]] underneath now produce the "harp" sound instead of "snare".}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.50\|dev=Preview 1.21.50.20\|[[Minecraft:Pale oak planks]] can now be used to craft note blocks.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.50\|dev=Preview 1.21.50.20\|[[Minecraft:Pale oak planks]] can now be used to craft note blocks.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.10\|dev=Preview 26.10.23\|Added the "Trumpet", "Exposed Trumpet (Distorted Trumpet)", "Weathered Trumpet (Trombone)", and "Oxidized Trumpet (Distorted Trombone)" instruments.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.10\|dev=Preview 26.10.23\|Added the "Trumpet", "Exposed Trumpet (Distorted Trumpet)", "Weathered Trumpet (Trombone)", and "Oxidized Trumpet (Distorted Trombone)" instruments.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.25\|Tuned trumpet sound assets for all trumpets so that they are in tune with other note block variants.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-237578}}</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.25\|Tuned trumpet sound assets for all trumpets so that they are in tune with other note block variants.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-237578}}</ref>}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.29\|exp=Upcoming Creator Features\|Added the component [[Minecraft:Block components#minecraft:instrument_sound\|{{cd\|minecraft:instrument_sound}}]] it can be used to assign an instrument to "up" and "down" faces of a custom block, all current instruments can be used to define a sound.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.29\|exp=Upcoming Creator Features\|Added the component [[Minecraft:Block components#minecraft:instrument_sound\|{{cd\|minecraft:instrument_sound}}]]. It can be used to assign an instrument to "up" and "down" faces of a custom block; all current instruments can be used to define a sound.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.10\|dev=Preview 26.10.23\|Added the "Trumpet", "Exposed Trumpet (Distorted Trumpet)", "Weathered Trumpet (Trombone)", and "Oxidized Trumpet (Distorted Trombone)" instruments.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.10\|dev=Preview 26.10.23\|Added the "Trumpet", "Exposed Trumpet (Distorted Trumpet)", "Weathered Trumpet (Trombone)", and "Oxidized Trumpet (Distorted Trombone)" instruments.}}
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			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.29\|exp=Upcoming Creator Features\|Added the component [[Minecraft:Block components#minecraft:instrument_sound\|{{cd\|minecraft:instrument_sound}}]] it can be used to assign an instrument to "up" and "down" faces of a custom block, all current instruments can be used to define a sound.}}
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