The creators at BlueTwelve Studio expand this guide to help players track down a broader set of collectibles. Here, the focus is on locating all musical notes scattered throughout Stray. Collecting every note in this series unlocks the Meowlody achievement and rounds out the feline’s catalog of discoveries.
Stray guides
- Complete Stray walkthrough: discover all collectible notes, badges, and reminders
- Steps to collect all musical notes in Stray and earn the Meowlody achievement
Where to find the first musical notes
The journey begins in Momo’s apartment. Use the visual cues below to guide your path.
Stand with your back to the garage where a robot greets visitors at the entrance, then proceed straight ahead. Descend the stairs, then climb onto the right-side trash can. From there, advance onto the roof, then move to the next house on your right and ascend to the balcony above the air conditioners. Enter through the window, slip past the bars in the locked door, and pick up the first note from the shelf.
Where to find the second musical notes
The second item sits on the balcony of Clementine’s Apartment. Refer to the screenshots for a visual guide.
Return to the previous window, then step onto the balcony railing and drop to the bucket below. A plank leads rightward to another roof. Cross the pipe to reach Clementine’s apartments. The note rests on a round table on the balcony, without needing to enter the home itself.
Where to find the third musical notes
The third collectible is located inside Elliot’s apartment. Follow the visual guide below.
From Clementine’s balcony, hop onto the pipe and cross in the opposite direction. Climb toward the roof peak, then descend toward the robots Kory and Gwap. A door sits to their right; scratch it with claws and wait for Elliot to open up. Inside, head straight to the robot poster and grab the note from it.
Where to find the fourth musical notes
The fourth note was purchased from Azooz. Use the visual cues to navigate.
Exit Elliot’s apartment and turn left toward a narrow street that leads to the garage from earlier. Descend the stairs and grab an energy drink from the vending machine. Then retrace your steps, pass by the garage, and reach Azusa. Activate the bowl nearby and purchase another collectible using an energy drink as the exchange.
Where do you find the fifth musical notes
The fifth note hides inside the bar area. Let the visual guide assist your route.
Return to the main staircase and descend to the very first building on the left—the bar. Climb to the top floor, where the note sits on the table beside packs of cigarettes.
Where to find the sixth musical notes
The sixth note rests near Clementine’s bed. Visual cues below help locate it.
From the last note, head to the second-floor window and jump out into the street. Use the trash can again to reach higher rooftops, navigate through a narrow opening, and climb a little higher. Follow the pipe and jump into the next apartment’s window. Move forward, go through the wooden door, and inspect the second plank from below as you search for notes.
Where to find the seventh musical notes
The seventh collectible sits on the piano inside the library. Use the visual cues to guide you.
Exit the apartment through the window, cross the pipe, and traverse the rooftops to a small balcony. Climb through the grate, turn into the corridor, and enter a spacious room with a grand piano. Step onto the piano and claim the seventh note.
Where to find the eighth musical notes
The final note in this set lies in the binary vault. Follow the shown path to locate it.
Return to the library the same way you came, leap to the adjacent roof, and navigate past the houses toward the street. Move past Corey and Gwep again, ascend the big stairs, and turn left into a narrow dead-end road. Open the safe using the code “1283.” Inside, the eighth collectible awaits.
Who do you give musical notes to and how to earn the Meowlody achievement
After gathering every musical note, the cat must visit Morusque, located near the corner with the safe. Interact with the robot and present all found notes. The payoff is a Music Badge along with the Meowlody achievement.
Other guides
- Complete Stray walkthrough: discover all collectible notes, badges, and reminders
Notes: The guide presents a straightforward, step-by-step path to each musical note and the final reward, ensuring players can track progress without getting lost in the city’s maze of routes.