Guide Suno with Prompts for Better Music

Introduction

Many users have discovered effective ways to get Suno AI to produce music in specific styles by using well-structured prompts. This involves setting the style of instrumentals, vocals, and even musical notation.

Formatting Prompts

Using Styles and Clean Vocals

You can prompt Suno to create different sections of a song by specifying the style of instrumentals and vocals. For example:

(Chorus) [Heavy riffs, driving beat, powerful clean vocals with a soaring melody]:

Musical Notation

Another cool trick is to guide Suno to sing to specific notes per syllable. This helps in creating a more structured musical output.

(Verse 1) [Soft synths, steady beat, clean, gentle vocals]
(G)Beat (G)of (G)the (G)heart, a (G)stea- (G)dy (G)drum
(G)Life (G)throws its (G)punch- (G)es, but (G)we (G)o- (G)ver- (G)come

Examples

Here is an example of a song generated using this method: Suno Example

Issues and Solutions

Bracket Confusion

Issue

Sometimes, using parentheses may cause Suno to interpret the text as background singing.

Solution

To avoid this, you can use square brackets and ensure the format is correct.

Example:

(Chorus) [heavy riffs, guttural aggressive vocals with a soaring melody, clean vocals]:

Suno’s Prompt Syntax

Issue

Suno’s prompt syntax can be unpredictable due to the random seed applied at the end.

Solution

Be consistent with the format and tweak the prompts to achieve desired results.

Tips for Better Results

Context Recognition

Suno often recognizes certain words like “Chorus,” “Verse,” etc., as section names. Even if you format these names differently, Suno might still understand them.

Testing and Patience

Be patient and test various formats to see what works best. Sometimes, even slight changes in prompt format can yield better results.

Use of AI Tools

Consider using other AI tools to generate prompts that can guide Suno more effectively. For instance, using Google’s Gemini to create a prompt for a specific music style.

Vocal Instructions

Explicitly instructing the type of vocals can significantly improve the output.

Example:

Try adding clean vocals to the lyrics box prompt to get a more organic and natural vocal.

Additional Examples

Here is another song created with similar techniques: Suno Song Example

Conclusion

By using these structured prompts and understanding Suno’s syntax, you can create more controlled and high-quality musical outputs. Experiment, be patient, and enjoy making music with Suno AI!