
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Major Note
A very lightweight client/server-side music player with extensive admin controls.
Quick answer
Which Major Note release matches 1.20.5?
Major Note 1.1 targets 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3 with Forge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Major Note required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Major Note 1.1 need?
1.1 on 1.20.5. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Major Note without breaking your instance.
Built for Major Note 1.1 on 1.20.5. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.1. It targets 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Major Note add?
Major Note
Major Note is a utility mod for Minecraft Forge that allows server administrators to seamlessly share and play custom music for players. Unlike traditional resource packs, Major Note dynamically syncs .ogg files directly from the server to connected clients, allowing for real-time music management without requiring players to manually download external files.
Features
- Server-side
.oggfiles are automatically chunked and transferred to clients when they join or when a new track is defined. - Use a built-in menu to select tracks and choose exactly which players should hear them.
- Synced music is cached locally on the client, so tracks only need to be downloaded once.
- Complete control over playback through dedicated commands and interfaces.
- Uses custom chunked networking to ensure large audio files don't cause server lag or network overflows.
How it Works
- Place your
.oggfiles into the/major_note/music/folder on your server. - Use
/mn defineto give the track a metadata title and author. - Open the play menu with
/mn play, pick a song, select your audience, and enjoy!
Note: If a player does not hear the music played, check if they have the "major_note_server_cache" resource pack enabled.
"/mn play" GUI:

Commands
/mn play: Opens the Music Selection GUI./mn stop: Opens the Stop Music GUI to manage active playback./mn stop all: Immediately stops all Major Note music for everyone on the server./mn define <filename> <"author"> <"title">: Registers a new audio file (located in the server's music folder) and syncs it to all players.- Example:
/mn define epic_battle "Hans Zimmer" "The Final Stand"
- Example:
"/mn stop" GUI:

Setup & Installation
- Server: Install the mod and start the server to generate the
major_note/musicdirectory in your server root. - Client: Requires the mod to be installed on the client to receive and play the audio.
Server-side music folder looks like that:
Notes
- Ensure all music files are in
.oggformat for compatibility. - Commands require level 2 permissions (OP) by default.
- All synced tracks are stored in the client's resource pack cache for the duration of the session.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Major Note by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.5
1 loader build1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.3
1 loader build1.20.2
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Major Note versions and loaders
1.1
major_note-1.1.jar
9 Jun 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.