Major Note
by flexibleqq
Major Note lets a server administrator share custom music with connected players through a built-in menu and synced audio files.
What it does
Server owners place .ogg files in the major note music folder on the server, then give each track a title and author with the mn define command. The server splits each audio file into chunks and sends them to clients as they join, so tracks added later reach players without manual transfers. Clients cache synced tracks locally, which means each one only needs to be received once.
Playback is controlled through the mn play command and a dedicated menu, where admins choose which songs play and for which audience. Commands cover playback control and administration. Because large files travel over a custom chunked network channel, big audio does not overflow the network or cause server lag. The mod is listed for Forge only, with files for 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5 and 1.20.6. The latest file is 1.1 for 1.20.6, and the mod is released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source.
Key features
Server-side music folder
Audio files placed in the server's music folder become available as tracks that the server can play for players.
Chunked audio transfer
Files are split into chunks and sent to clients, which keeps large audio from overflowing the network.
Track metadata
The mn define command attaches a title and author to each track, so the menu lists readable names.
Menu-based track selection
A built-in menu lets admins pick a song and decide which players hear it.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Server soundtracks
A server owner can add a shared soundtrack that every connected player hears, without asking players to install a resource pack.
Event music
Admins can switch tracks for a specific audience during events, using the play menu or the mn play command.
Who it’s for: Server administrators who want to share music with players, and players who join those servers and want to hear it without collecting files by hand.
How it compares
AudioYT is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 that is also client and server, under All rights reserved. Cracker's Wither Storm - Music is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 that runs on the client alone, so a server cannot push its tracks. Music Menu covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 and is client-side only, so the server does not synchronize its songs.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Note | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2026-06-09 |
| AudioYT | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-31 |
| Cracker's Wither Storm - Music | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2025-12-12 |
| Music Menu | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-08 |
Questions
Does Major Note need to be installed on the server?
Do players have to collect the music files themselves?
Which Minecraft versions does Major Note support?
In the catalog
Major Note is one of 3,514 Library mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,576 Library mods for Forge. 11,154 mods support Minecraft 1.20.6.
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What the author says
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…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/major-note
- Owner
- flexibleqq
- Published
- 2026-06-09
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-09
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15