Expert tips and tricks to create better music with Suno AI
Instead of just "rock", try "90s alternative rock with grunge influences" or "melodic hard rock with 80s arena sound". The more specific, the better results.
Add emotional descriptors: "melancholic", "euphoric", "nostalgic", "aggressive", "dreamy". This helps Suno understand the feeling you want.
List key instruments: "featuring acoustic guitar, soft piano, and subtle strings". This gives Suno clear direction for the arrangement.
When referencing artists, focus on their style elements: "in the style of Daft Punk's vocoder vocals and French house production".
For electronic music, specify tempo: "128 BPM house" or "140 BPM drum and bass". Use our BPM Tapper to find the right tempo!
Use these tags in your lyrics to control song structure:
[Intro] - Instrumental opening[Verse] - Main storytelling section[Chorus] - Catchy, memorable hook[Bridge] - Contrast section before final chorus[Outro] - Ending sectionA typical pop structure: [Intro] [Verse 1] [Chorus] [Verse 2] [Chorus] [Bridge] [Chorus] [Outro]. Adjust based on your genre.
Add [Break] or [Instrumental Break] to create breathing room in your song and add dynamic variation.
Use [Female Vocal], [Male Vocal], [Whispered], or [Spoken Word] to control vocal delivery.
Combine genres creatively: "Lo-fi hip-hop meets jazz fusion with anime soundtrack vibes". Unexpected combinations often yield unique results.
Specify decades: "80s synth-wave", "90s boom bap", "2010s EDM". This helps capture the production style of that era.
Add production terms: "heavily compressed", "lo-fi recording", "crystal clear mix", "vinyl warmth", "radio-ready production".
Specify vocal effects: "auto-tuned vocals", "reverb-heavy vocals", "vocoder", "falsetto", "raspy voice".
Too many conflicting descriptors confuse the AI. Focus on 3-5 key characteristics rather than listing everything.
"A good song" tells Suno nothing. Be specific about what "good" means to you - catchy melody? emotional lyrics? heavy bass?
Without structure tags, Suno might create repetitive or poorly organized songs. Always include basic structure tags in your lyrics.
Genre + Era + Mood + Key Instruments + Vocal Style + Production Quality
Example: "90s alternative rock, melancholic mood, featuring distorted electric guitars and soft piano, male vocals with emotional delivery, lo-fi production"