Tutorials/Redstone music

This is a tutorial on how to make a doorbell with note blocks and redstone.

Always remember that you need a block of space above a note block.

The Outlook

 * There are many ways to create note block songs, please note that some methods use external programs.
 * You can convert any song you want into note block. This can be used with and external application called Note Block Studio created by Davve.
 * First of all you need a midi version of your song. If your song is not midi, don't worry. There are many converters on the internet.
 * Second you should open your song which can be done by pressing 'Load' then find your .midi file and import it.
 * Then play it to see how it sounds. Also please note that in the top right, if it mentions that it is 'Not compatible'. Which you can fix by clicking the button and then pressing fix.
 * Now go to File → Export as Schematic, and choose your own options there.
 * While it is exporting download MCEdit, this will be the application to import the schematic into your Minecraft World.
 * Open your work in MCEdit and Import the Schematic you just exported and place it wherever you will in your world. Wait for it to load.
 * Press CTRL S to save your world. Close MCEDIT, and open up your Minecraft world.

Basics

 * Punch a note block or use a redstone signal to play it
 * Tap with the place block button to change the pitch of the note block
 * Remember that redstone dust activates all of the blocks around it, not just one.

Tips

 * Always remember to have no water nearby otherwise all of your redstone will get destroyed
 * If you have a lot of redstone, it might be helpful to color code or label what part does what in case it breaks.
 * You can write your own music using the piano at the bottom and you can change the instrument by pressing the buttons with a note block behind an other block.

Redstone
By placing repeaters and note blocks in lines, it is possible to play multiple times. Another way is to put note blocks under detector rails, so as you ride along you can play the song of your choice!

Songs or Useful Sounds
Note blocks can be used to make sounds that may benefit playing, or to make your favorite songs.

"Choo Choo" Train
Follow these steps so that you can make a sound similar to a train whistle:

1. Place a button on the ground. Place redstone behind the button. Then, place a redstone piece on either side of the first redstone; one on the left, and one on the right.

2. Place 3 repeaters, set to no delay, behind the redstone, facing away from you, so that if the redstone were to be powered, the repeaters would pick up the signal.

3. Dig out the 3 blocks behind the repeaters and replace them with clay, so that when the note block is on top of the block, it will have a flute sound.

4. Place note blocks on top of the clay. Right-click one 8 times, another 12 times, and the final one 16 times.

5. Place 3 repeaters, side-by-side behind the note blocks, and set them to full delay, or 4 ticks. Place another row of repeaters behind them, and right-click them once, setting them to 2 ticks.

6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the three blocks behind the repeaters. When you press the button, now you should hear a train whistle.

7. If you want, you can turn this into a railroad crossing sound. When a Minecart runs over a detector rail near the crossing, have redstone wiring connected to the note block circuit.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
If you follow these steps, you will have just made the basic melody for the song: "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star."

1. Choose which note block sound you would like to use. Piano/harp is probably the easiest sound to use, because the Overworld is naturally made up of grass and dirt.

2. Place a note block, and right-click it 6 times. Attach a button to the front of the note block. Behind the note block, place a repeater set on full delay, and another one behind that set on 2-tick delay. Repeat again, behind the structure so far.

3. Repeat all of step 2, except this time, right-click the note blocks 13 times. Repeat this again, this time right-clicking the note blocks 15 times. So far, you should have 6 note blocks. Try pressing the button. If it does not sound, make sure the repeaters are facing the right way. If it is out of tune, make sure you have tuned the note blocks correctly.

Other things

 * You can use pistons to start/stop the song.
 * You can use buttons to start/stop instead of levers.