How to make a Disc Fragment (Music Disc - 5) in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a disc fragment (music disc - 5) with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a disc fragment (music disc - 5) is a new item that was introduced in the Wild Update. A disc fragment (music disc - 5) is found in the Ancient City in the Deep Dark biome and can be used to craft the Music Disc (Samuel Aberg - 5). This disc fragment is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item.

disc fragment (music disc - 5)

Let's explore how to add a disc fragment (music disc - 5) to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A disc fragment (music disc - 5) is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.19)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.19.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.19.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.19.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.19.1)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.19.0)
Education Edition	No

* 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.

Where to find a Disc Fragment (Music Disc - 5) in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a disc fragment (music disc - 5) in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19	Miscellaneous
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Ingredients

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a disc fragment (music disc - 5) in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.19.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a disc fragment (music disc - 5) in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.19.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a disc fragment (music disc - 5) in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.19.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a disc fragment (music disc - 5) in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.19.1 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a disc fragment (music disc - 5) in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.19.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to get a Disc Fragment (Music Disc - 5) in Survival Mode

In Minecraft, you can a disc fragment (music disc - 5) to your inventory in Survival mode by finding one inside of a chest within the Ancient City. So, let's get started!

1. Find an Ancient City

In Minecraft, an Ancient City is a structure that spawns naturally in the game. It can be found underground in the Deep Dark biome.

This is what an Ancient City looks like:

ancient_city

2. Find a Chest within the Ancient City

When you find an Ancient City, look for chests. Each chest will contain different items and not every chest will contain a disc fragment, so you might have to look for more than one chest. But be careful, these chests will be guarded by sculk sensors and sculk shriekers.

ancient city and chest

3. Open the Chest

Next, open the chest. If you are lucky, you will find a disc fragment (music disc - 5) and other valuable items. Inside of this chest, we have found 3 disc fragments.

disc fragment 5 gathered

Make sure you add the disc fragments to your inventory.

disc fragment (music disc - 5)

Disc fragments are useful items and should be kept in your inventory to be used later. If you find enough of them, you can craft a Music Disc (Samuel Aberg - 5).