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This Minecraft tutorial explains how to use the /playsound command with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

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You can play a sound effect any time you want using the /playsound command in Minecraft (see also /stopsound command). Let's explore how to use this cheat (game command).

Supported Platforms

The /playsound command is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

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* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Requirements

To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.

PlaySound Command

• Java
• PE
• Xbox
• PS
• Nintendo
• Win10
• Edu

PlaySound Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the syntax to start playing a sound effect is:

Definitions

• sound is the sound effect to start playing. (See List of Sound Effect Names.)
• source is the source that you want to play the sound effect. It can be one of the following: ambient, block, hostile, master, music, neutral, player, record, voice, weather.
• targets is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to play the sound effect for.
• x y z is optional. It is the coordinate where the sound will be played from. Learn about the coordinate system.
• volume is optional. The sound can be heard within an audible sphere. The volume determines the size of that audible sphere and therefore the distance away that the sound can be heard. The volume must be at least a value of 0.0. The higher the value, the larger the audible sphere and the further away the sound effect can be heard.
• pitch is optional. It determines the pitch for the sound effect. It can be a value between 0.0 and 2.0. The higher the value, the higher the pitch.
• minimumVolume is optional. It is determines the minimum volume that the sound will be heard outside of the audible sphere. It can be a value between 0.0 and 1.0.

PlaySound Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the syntax to start playing a sound effect is:

Definitions

• sound is the sound effect to start playing. (See List of Sound Effect Names.)
• player is optional. It is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to play the sound effect for.
• position is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the sound will be played from.
• volume is optional. The sound can be heard within an audible sphere. The volume determines the size of that audible sphere and therefore the distance away that the sound can be heard. The volume must be at least a value of 0.0. The higher the value, the larger the audible sphere and the further away the sound effect can be heard.
• pitch is optional. It determines the pitch for the sound effect. It can be a value between 0.0 and 2.0. The higher the value, the higher the pitch.
• minimumVolume is optional. It is determines the minimum volume that the sound will be heard outside of the audible sphere. It can be a value between 0.0 and 1.0.

PlaySound Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the syntax to start playing a sound effect is:

Definitions

• sound is the sound effect to start playing. (See List of Sound Effect Names.)
• player is optional. It is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to play the sound effect for.
• position is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the sound will be played from.
• volume is optional. The sound can be heard within an audible sphere. The volume determines the size of that audible sphere and therefore the distance away that the sound can be heard. The volume must be at least a value of 0.0. The higher the value, the larger the audible sphere and the further away the sound effect can be heard.
• pitch is optional. It determines the pitch for the sound effect. It can be a value between 0.0 and 2.0. The higher the value, the higher the pitch.
• minimumVolume is optional. It is determines the minimum volume that the sound will be heard outside of the audible sphere. It can be a value between 0.0 and 1.0.

PlaySound Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition

In Minecraft Xbox One Edition, the syntax to start playing a sound effect is:

Definitions

• sound is the sound effect to start playing. (See List of Sound Effect Names.)
• player is optional. It is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to play the sound effect for.
• position is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the sound will be played from.
• volume is optional. The sound can be heard within an audible sphere. The volume determines the size of that audible sphere and therefore the distance away that the sound can be heard. The volume must be at least a value of 0.0. The higher the value, the larger the audible sphere and the further away the sound effect can be heard.
• pitch is optional. It determines the pitch for the sound effect. It can be a value between 0.0 and 2.0. The higher the value, the higher the pitch.
• minimumVolume is optional. It is determines the minimum volume that the sound will be heard outside of the audible sphere. It can be a value between 0.0 and 1.0.

PlaySound Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition

In Minecraft PS4 Edition, the syntax to start playing a sound effect is:

Definitions

• sound is the sound effect to start playing. (See List of Sound Effect Names.)
• player is optional. It is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to play the sound effect for.
• position is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the sound will be played from.
• volume is optional. The sound can be heard within an audible sphere. The volume determines the size of that audible sphere and therefore the distance away that the sound can be heard. The volume must be at least a value of 0.0. The higher the value, the larger the audible sphere and the further away the sound effect can be heard.
• pitch is optional. It determines the pitch for the sound effect. It can be a value between 0.0 and 2.0. The higher the value, the higher the pitch.
• minimumVolume is optional. It is determines the minimum volume that the sound will be heard outside of the audible sphere. It can be a value between 0.0 and 1.0.

PlaySound Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition, the syntax to start playing a sound effect is:

Definitions

• sound is the sound effect to start playing. (See List of Sound Effect Names.)
• player is optional. It is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to play the sound effect for.
• position is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the sound will be played from.
• volume is optional. The sound can be heard within an audible sphere. The volume determines the size of that audible sphere and therefore the distance away that the sound can be heard. The volume must be at least a value of 0.0. The higher the value, the larger the audible sphere and the further away the sound effect can be heard.
• pitch is optional. It determines the pitch for the sound effect. It can be a value between 0.0 and 2.0. The higher the value, the higher the pitch.
• minimumVolume is optional. It is determines the minimum volume that the sound will be heard outside of the audible sphere. It can be a value between 0.0 and 1.0.

PlaySound Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

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In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the syntax to start playing a sound effect is:

Definitions

• sound is the sound effect to start playing. (See List of Sound Effect Names.)
• player is optional. It is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to play the sound effect for.
• position is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the sound will be played from.
• volume is optional. The sound can be heard within an audible sphere. The volume determines the size of that audible sphere and therefore the distance away that the sound can be heard. The volume must be at least a value of 0.0. The higher the value, the larger the audible sphere and the further away the sound effect can be heard.
• pitch is optional. It determines the pitch for the sound effect. It can be a value between 0.0 and 2.0. The higher the value, the higher the pitch.
• minimumVolume is optional. It is determines the minimum volume that the sound will be heard outside of the audible sphere. It can be a value between 0.0 and 1.0.

PlaySound Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition, the syntax to start playing a sound effect is:

Definitions

• sound is the sound effect to start playing. (See List of Sound Effect Names.)
• player is optional. It is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to play the sound effect for.
• position is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the sound will be played from.
• volume is optional. The sound can be heard within an audible sphere. The volume determines the size of that audible sphere and therefore the distance away that the sound can be heard. The volume must be at least a value of 0.0. The higher the value, the larger the audible sphere and the further away the sound effect can be heard.
• pitch is optional. It determines the pitch for the sound effect. It can be a value between 0.0 and 2.0. The higher the value, the higher the pitch.
• minimumVolume is optional. It is determines the minimum volume that the sound will be heard outside of the audible sphere. It can be a value between 0.0 and 1.0.

Examples

• Java
• PE
• Xbox
• PS
• Nintendo
• Win10
• Edu

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac)

How do i download pictures from phone to computer. To play the Creative music for the nearest player (even in Survival mode) in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac):

To play the ambient sounds of a wither boss for the player named DigMinecraft:

To play the ambient sounds of an elder guardian for all players:

Example in Pocket Edition (PE)

To play the sound of thunder for the nearest player in Minecraft PE:

To play the curse sounds of an elder guardian for the player named DigMinecraft:

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To play the sound of an explosion for all players:

Example in Xbox One Edition

To play the sound of a dolphin splashing for the nearest player in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:

To play the curse sounds of a zombie being converted into a drowned for the player named DigMinecraft:

To play the sound of a bucket filling with fish for all players:

Example in PS4 Edition

To play the sound of rain for the nearest player in Minecraft PS4:

To play the curse sounds of a turtle egg breaking for the player named DigMinecraft: How to save imovie project.

To play the sound of an ender chest opening for all players:

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Example in Nintendo Switch Edition

To play the sound of the enderdragon growling for the nearest player in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:

To play the curse sounds of a camera taking a picture for the player named DigMinecraft:

To play the sound of a big fall for a random player:

Example in Windows 10 Edition

To play the shooting sounds of a blaze for the nearest player in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:

To play a sound of levelling up for the player named DigMinecraft:

To play the sound of a fuse for all players:

Example in Ecuation Edition

To play the growling sounds of an enderdragon for the nearest player in Minecraft Education Edition: How to cut a clip in imovie.

To play a fizz sound for the player named DigMinecraft:

To play the sound of thunder for all players:

How to Enter the Command

1. Open the Chat Window

The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The game control to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:

• For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press the T key to open the chat window.
• For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat button at the top of the screen.
• For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right) on the controller.
• For PS4, press the D-Pad (right) on the controller.
• For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow button on the controller.
• For Windows 10 Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
• For Education Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.

2. Type the Command

In this example, we are going to play the eerie, ambient sound of an elder guardian for the player named DigMinecraft with the following command:

Type the command in the chat window. As you are typing, you will see the command appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Press the Enter key to run the command.

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Once the cheat has been entered, the sound effect will start playing for the player.

You will see the message 'Played sound 'minecraft:entity.elder_guardian.ambient' to DigMinecraft' appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the sound effect has been played.

Congratulations, you have learned how to use the /playsound command in Minecraft.

Other Sound Commands

You can use other sound commands in Minecraft such as:

Other Game Commands

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