Complete reference for all Suno AI commands and tags to create professional music prompts
Control the song structure and flow. Place these tags at the beginning of each section in your lyrics.
[Intro]
Opening section, usually instrumental or minimal vocals
[Verse]
Main storytelling section with lyrics
[Verse 1]
First verse - specify verse numbers for variation
[Pre-Chorus]
Build-up section before the chorus
[Chorus]
Main hook, most memorable and catchy part
[Post-Chorus]
Section after chorus, maintains energy
[Bridge]
Contrasting section, often with different melody
[Break]
Instrumental break or pause in vocals
[Drop]
EDM-style drop with heavy bass and energy
[Build]
Rising tension before a drop or chorus
[Outro]
Closing section, often fading out
[End]
Signals the end of the song
[Instrumental]
No vocals, pure instrumental section
[Interlude]
Short connecting passage between sections
[Hook]
Catchy, repeated musical phrase
[Refrain]
Repeated lyrical phrase or line
Define the overall musical style, genre, and era of your song.
[Pop]
Modern pop sound with catchy melodies
[Rock]
Guitar-driven rock sound
[Hip-Hop]
Hip-hop beats and rhythms
[R&B]
Rhythm and blues, soulful style
[EDM]
Electronic dance music
[Jazz]
Jazz harmonies and improvisation
[Classical]
Orchestral, classical music style
[Country]
Country music with acoustic guitars
[Reggae]
Jamaican reggae rhythms
[Folk]
Acoustic folk music style
[Metal]
Heavy metal with distorted guitars
[Punk]
Fast, energetic punk rock
[Synthwave]
80s-inspired electronic sound
[Lo-fi]
Chill, low-fidelity aesthetic
[K-Pop]
Korean pop music style
[Latin]
Latin rhythms and percussion
Control vocal style, techniques, and characteristics.
[Male Vocals]
Male singer voice
[Female Vocals]
Female singer voice
[Duet]
Two singers performing together
[Choir]
Choir or group vocals
[Harmonies]
Vocal harmonies and layering
[Falsetto]
High-pitched falsetto voice
[Breathy Vocals]
Soft, airy vocal delivery
[Raspy Vocals]
Rough, textured voice
[Whispered]
Whispered or spoken softly
[Belting]
Powerful, projected singing
[Rap]
Rapping vocal style
[Spoken Word]
Spoken rather than sung
[Vocoder]
Robotic vocoder effect
[Auto-Tune]
Auto-tune vocal effect
[Ad-libs]
Improvised vocal additions
[Scatting]
Jazz-style vocal improvisation
Specify instruments and sounds to include in your track.
[Piano]
Acoustic or electric piano
[Acoustic Guitar]
Acoustic guitar strumming or picking
[Electric Guitar]
Electric guitar, clean or distorted
[Bass]
Bass guitar or synth bass
[Synth Bass]
Synthesized bass sounds
[Drums]
Acoustic drum kit
[808]
TR-808 drum machine sounds
[Synthesizer]
Electronic synthesizer sounds
[Strings]
String section (violins, cellos)
[Orchestra]
Full orchestral arrangement
[Brass]
Brass instruments (trumpet, trombone)
[Saxophone]
Saxophone melody or solo
[Violin]
Violin melody or accompaniment
[Flute]
Flute melodies
[Harp]
Harp arpeggios and glissandos
[Organ]
Church or Hammond organ
Control production techniques, effects, and audio characteristics.
[Reverb]
Spacious reverb effect
[Delay]
Echo and delay effects
[Distortion]
Distorted, gritty sound
[Compressed]
Heavy compression for punch
[Sidechain]
Sidechain compression pumping
[Filter Sweep]
Filter automation effect
[Vinyl Crackle]
Vintage vinyl noise texture
[Tape Saturation]
Warm analog tape sound
[Stereo Wide]
Wide stereo image
[Mono]
Mono, centered sound
[Panning]
Left-right audio movement
[Fade In]
Gradual volume increase
[Fade Out]
Gradual volume decrease
[Glitch]
Glitchy, stuttering effects
[Chopped]
Chopped and rearranged audio
[Layered]
Multiple layered sounds
Set the emotional tone and atmosphere of your music.
[Energetic]
High energy, upbeat feeling
[Melancholic]
Sad, reflective mood
[Dreamy]
Ethereal, dreamlike atmosphere
[Dark]
Dark, moody tone
[Uplifting]
Positive, inspiring feel
[Aggressive]
Intense, aggressive energy
[Chill]
Relaxed, laid-back vibe
[Romantic]
Love and romance theme
[Nostalgic]
Retro, reminiscent feeling
[Mysterious]
Enigmatic, suspenseful mood
[Epic]
Grand, cinematic scale
[Intimate]
Close, personal feeling
[Euphoric]
Intense joy and happiness
[Haunting]
Eerie, ghostly atmosphere
[Groovy]
Funky, danceable feel
[Peaceful]
Calm, tranquil mood
Mix structure tags with style and mood tags for best results. Example: [Verse][Breathy Vocals][Dreamy]
Place structure tags at the start of each section in your lyrics for proper song organization.
Use detailed descriptions alongside tags. Instead of just [Rock], try "Heavy rock with distorted guitars and powerful drums".
Try unusual combinations! [Jazz][808][Dreamy] might create something unique and interesting.
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