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[Template] How to Change Background Music in Minecraft - 1.19! (1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.15, 1.14, 1.13, 1.12, 1.8)

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Published Mar 14th, 2022, 3/14/22 10:25 am scheduled
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Tutorial: How to Change the Background Music in Minecraft: with pre-made template.
(Currently works with version 1.8, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19)

Hello there, my name is Stubbs, and I've put together this tutorial for you. I have compiled all necessary files into one zip folder, so that you avoid having to make new folders, make typos. etc. I hope you will enjoy this tutorial, and find it useful. Feedback is appreciated.
[Template] How to Change Background Music in Minecraft - 1.19! (1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.15, 1.14, 1.13, 1.12, 1.8)



Step. 1
Choose version & Open converter site:


First you need the music that you want in Minecraft. Preferably as .mp3 files. After having them ready, click on the link below to open up the website: Online-converter.com - We will be using this site to convert the .mp3 files, into .ogg files.

-.MP3 to .OGG Converter

Choose the .mp3 files and click on the "Start Conversion" button. Wait until the files have been converted and download them from the website. Please check that you are able to rename or move the files downloaded. If you can't do this, please restart your computer, and the files will be moveable again.

[Template] How to Change Background Music in Minecraft - 1.19! (1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.15, 1.14, 1.13, 1.12, 1.8)

Drag the .ogg files onto your desktop. You can have up to 43 different pieces of custom music added into your game, spread over 5 main categories being: Game, Menu, Overworld, Nether, and The End. Please

Next is to choose which version of Minecraft Java Edition you want to use. All the downloads are .ZIP folders containing the folders and files required to change the music in Minecraft.

List of available downloads:
- Notice: 1.16 only works for 1.16 and 1.16.1 - Any other version of 1.16 needs to be the 1.16.4 resources.
- Notice: 1.18 has been updated to be compatible with both 1.18.1 and 1.18.2, if you have the old version (pre 12/03/22), you may encounter errors.

[Template] How to Change Background Music in Minecraft - 1.19! (1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.15, 1.14, 1.13, 1.12, 1.8)
1.8 Resources - Java Edition


1.12 Resources - Java Edition


1.13 Resources - Java Edition


1.14 Resources - Java Edition


1.15 Resources - Java Edition


1.16 Resources - Java Edition


1.16.4 Resources - Java Edition


1.17 Resources - Java Edition


1.18 Resources - Java Edition


1.19 Resources - Java Edition

Once you have downloaded the version you want, move on to step. 2




Step. 2
Correctly renaming .ogg files:

Now you need to rename the .ogg files. Please note, that the name you give your .ogg files, Will affect where and when it is played in-game. You can use the list below to see what condition each piece of music will have, and what it should be renamed to.
- Notice: In-game music is NOT the same as the Minecraft ambience sounds.


JAVA Edition
**NOTICE: In the right side the "Min* Version:" specifies the Earliest Version of Minecraft JAVA Edition which this music can be used on. Any version below, will no not work!**
Name of .ogg:Conditions:Min* Version:
an_ordinary_day.oggSurvival Mode, Overworld1.18
calm1.oggSurvival Mode, Overworld - Rare occasions: MenuBeta 1.8
calm2.oggSurvival Mode, Overworld - Rare occasions: MenuBeta 1.8
calm3.oggSurvival Mode, Overworld - Rare occasions: MenuBeta 1.8
comforting_memories.oggSurvival Mode, Overworld1.18
floating_dream.oggSurvival Mode, Overworld1.18
hal1.oggSurvival Mode & Creative Mode, Overworld - Rare occasions: MenuBeta 1.8
hal2.oggSurvival Mode & Creative Mode, Overworld - Rare occasions: MenuBeta 1.8
hal3.oggSurvival Mode & Creative Mode, Overworld - Rare occasions: MenuBeta 1.8
hal4.oggSurvival Mode & Creative Mode, Overworld - Rare occasions: MenuBeta 1.8
infinite_amethyst.oggSurvival Mode, Overworld1.18 
left_to_bloom.oggSurvival Mode, Overworld1.18
aerie.oggSurvival Mode, Overworld (Must be: Forest, Jungle, Lush-cave, or Swamp Biome!)1.19
firebugs.oggSurvival Mode, Overworld (Must be: Forest, Jungle, Lush-cave, or Swamp Biome!)1.19
labyrinthine.oggSurvival Mode, Overworld (Must be: Forest, Jungle, Lush-cave, or Swamp Biome!)1.19
ancestry.oggSurvival Mode, Overworld (Must be: Deep Dark Biome!)1.19
nuance1.oggSurvival Mode & Creative Mode, OverworldBeta 1.8
nuance2.oggSurvival Mode & Creative Mode, OverworldBeta 1.8
one_more_day.oggSurvival Mode, Overworld1.18
piano1.oggSurvival Mode & Creative Mode, Overworld - Rare occasions: MenuBeta 1.8
piano2.oggSurvival Mode & Creative Mode, Overworld - Rare occasions: MenuBeta 1.8
piano3.oggSurvival Mode & Creative Mode, Overworld - Rare occasions: MenuBeta 1.8
stand_tall.oggSurvival Mode, Overworld1.18
wending.oggSurvival Mode, Overworld1.18
______________________________
NOTICE:Under water tracks are NOT the same as Under water Ambience!
dragon_fish.ogg
Survival Mode, Overworld, Under water (Must be River or Ocean Biome!)1.13
shuniji.oggSurvival Mode, Overworld, Under water (Must be River or Ocean Biome!)1.13
axolotl.oggSurvival Mode, Overworld, Under water (Must be River or Ocean Biome!)1.13
______________________________
nether1.oggSurvival Mode, Nether1.16
nether2.oggSurvival Mode, Nether1.16
nether3.oggSurvival Mode, Nether1.16
nether4.oggSurvival Mode, Nether1.16
chrysopoeia.oggSurvival Mode, Nether, Must be Crimson Forest biome1.16
rubedo.oggSurvival Mode, Nether, Must be Nether Wastes biome1.16
so_below.oggSurvival Mode, Nether, Must be either Basalt Delta's or Soul sand Valley biome1.16
______________________________
boss.oggSurvival Mode, The End, Must be an active dragon on dragon's island1.14
end.oggSurvival Mode, The End1.14
______________________________
creative1.oggCreative Mode1.6
creative2.oggCreative Mode1.6
creative3.oggCreative Mode1.6
creative4.oggCreative Mode1.6
creative5.oggCreative Mode1,6
creative6.oggCreative Mode1.6
______________________________
menu1.oggMain menuBeta 1.8
menu2.oggMain menuBeta 1.8
menu3.oggMain menuBeta 1.8
menu4.oggMain menuBeta 1.8
______________________________
credits.oggMinecraft Credits1.14


When you have renamed all of your .ogg files, you can move on to step. 3



Step. 3
Placing the .ogg files in the right folders:


Open the Resources Java (The .ZIP folder) you downloaded, and unpack the .ZIP, onto your desktop. From there, open the folders in the following order:
  1. assests
  2. minecraft
  3. sounds
  4. music
( Resources Java > assets > minecraft > sounds > music )

Depending on the names you gave each of your .ogg files, you will now need to place them in the correct folders so that Minecraft can find your new .ogg files. You can use the list below to see where each file should go.

List of Placement for each .ogg file
JAVA Edition
Name of .ogg:Folder:
an_ordinary_day.oggmusic > game
calm1.oggmusic > game
calm2.oggmusic > game
calm3.oggmusic > game
comforting_memories.oggmusic > game
floating_dream.oggmusic > game
aerie.oggmusic > game
firebugs.oggmusic > game
labyrinthine.oggmusic > game
ancestry.oggmusic > game
hal1.oggmusic > game
hal2.oggmusic > game
hal3.oggmusic > game
hal4.oggmusic > game
infinite_amethyst.oggmusic > game
left_to_bloom.oggmusic > game
nuance1.oggmusic > game
nuance2.oggmusic > game
one_more_day.oggmusic > game
piano1.oggmusic > game
piano2.oggmusic > game
piano3.oggmusic > game
stand_tall.oggmusic > game
wending.oggmusic > game
____________________
dragon_fish.oggmusic > game > water
shuniji.oggmusic > game > water
axolotl.oggmusic > game > water
____________________
nether1.oggmusic > game > nether
nether2.oggmusic > game > nether
nether3.oggmusic > game > nether
nether4.oggmusic > game > nether
chrysopoeia.oggmusic > game > nether > crimson_forest
rubedo.oggmusic > game > nether > nether_wastes
so_below.oggmusic > game > nether > soulsand_valley
____________________
boss.oggmusic > game > end
end.oggmusic > game > end
____________________
creative1.oggmusic > game > creative
creative2.oggmusic > game > creative
creative3.oggmusic > game > creative
creative4.oggmusic > game > creative
creative5.oggmusic > game > creative
creative6.oggmusic > game > creative
____________________
menu1.oggmusic > menu
menu2.oggmusic > menu
menu3.oggmusic > menu
menu4.oggmusic > menu
____________________
credits.oggmusic > game > end


When all the files have been placed in their respective folders, then you can move on to step. 4, and test it out!



Step. 4
Get it into the game!

Open your Minecraft launcher, and set it to the version you chose, and load up the game.
Once you're in the Minecraft menu: Open the menu's in the following order:
  1. Options
  2. Resource packs
  3. Open Resource Packs Folder

    ( Options > Resource packs > Open Resource Packs Folder )


      A folder will have opened up on your screen. Drag the Resources Pack (Version) folder into the newly opened 'Resource packs', and close it.

      Inside Minecraft, go back to Options, and back into Resource packs. There will now have appeared a resource pack.
      Click on the logo to turn on the resource pack.


      You can check the FAQ section below for, How to test if it worked

      That's it!
      If you have any questions, leave them in the comment section below and I will answer them as best I can.




      FAQ & Common issue's


      "I changed some of the background music but it never plays." (How to test if it worked)
      - Minecraft has a random chance of selecting 1 track to play in the background every morning, noon, and night of Minecraft. There is also the chance, that nothing will play. You can check the list in step. 2 to see which conditions each song must meet to be played, and if you want to make 100% sure that you did it correctly, you can test it by using the "/playsound <sound> <source> <targets> [​x] [​y] [​z] [​volume] [​pitch] [​minimumVolume]" to test it. You can use the Minecraft Wiki - Music page to check the in-game names of each sound.

      "E      verything is .ogg and named properly and some work others dont."
      - Double check that you have not used any capital letters in the naming process. If a .ogg file is named anything with a capital letter in it, then it won't register in the game, and the music won't play. Remember: everything needs to be small letters, otherwise it won't work.

      "How do I change the music discs in the game?"
      - I have a tutorial on just this matter which you can check out right here: How to Add Custom Music (The Easy Way)







      If you're still having trouble: feel free to leave a comment or send me your files. I'll take a look at it and see what I can do :)
      If it is urgent, please add me on Discord: Sleeves#0658 and send me a copy of your files.
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      Update #1 : by Stubbs1 06/17/2022 12:45:42 pmJun 17th, 2022

      Added version 1.8 to 1.19!
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      1
      04/11/2023 8:39 am
      Level 1 : New Miner
      Wil_with1L
      Wil_with1L avatar
      im trying to change the menu music but for some reason it isnt working... not sure why. any ideas?

      its in ogg format, and its in the correct place as ive double checked but i dont know what else to try
      2
      03/04/2023 2:49 pmhistory
      Level 1 : New Miner
      SampleGamez
      SampleGamez avatar
      labyrinthine.ogg, firebugs.ogg and aerie.ogg arent changing even though i replaced them with another track.




      EDIT:

      I figured it out, those 3 tracks need to be in its own folder called "swamp", you might need to add that to the description
      1
      03/05/2023 2:13 am
      Level 65 : High Grandmaster Senpai
      Stubbs1
      Stubbs1 avatar
      Thanks for letting me know. I will add it to the 1.19.3 folders and description :)
      2
      03/05/2023 3:47 pm
      Level 1 : New Miner
      SampleGamez
      SampleGamez avatar
      cool, Thanks!
      2
      01/30/2023 9:17 pm
      Level 1 : New Miner
      nerdy10345
      nerdy10345 avatar
      by any chance is there supposed to be an overworld folder in the downloaded version you're supposed to download? because when i downloaded it there was only the end, the nether, creative mode, and underwater nothing to do with the overworld/survival mode
      1
      02/01/2023 9:59 am
      Level 65 : High Grandmaster Senpai
      Stubbs1
      Stubbs1 avatar
      If you look under the "List of Placements" in the blog, you'll find that the overworld music should be placed in the "game" folder. The overworld does not have a named folder, as the game folder is for the overworld :)
      2
      07/20/2022 11:53 pm
      Level 1 : New Miner
      Antonio4444
      Antonio4444 avatar
      hola, muchas gracias por este texture pack, me hice una cuenta aquí solo para agradecerte ya que buscaba esto hace tiempo para mi servidor
      1
      07/23/2022 7:52 am
      Level 65 : High Grandmaster Senpai
      Stubbs1
      Stubbs1 avatar
      me alegra escucharlo :)
      2
      03/21/2022 6:44 pm
      Level 37 : Artisan Dragon
      SameCube
      SameCube avatar
      i really need this for 1.15.2!!! im making an adventure map and its going to be weird with just minecraft music
      1
      03/22/2022 4:49 am
      Level 65 : High Grandmaster Senpai
      Stubbs1
      Stubbs1 avatar
      I'll look into compiling files for a 1.15.2 version and send you a DM when I've managed to do so ;p
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