Simplify Prompting Methods for Suno v3.5

Understanding the Issue

A lot of users struggled to get good results with Suno AI v3.5 by adding too much complexity into their prompts. The aim is to simplify this process while still achieving high-quality output.

Method 1: Style of Music

Formula: decade, genre, subgenre, country, vocalist info, music descriptors.

• Use terms like “male vocals” or “female vocals.”
• Keep everything lowercase except for the country.
• Example:

2010s, metalcore, progressive metal, UK, male vocals, heavy riffs, melodic elements, intricate drumming, atmospheric

Method 2: Lyrics Metadata

Adding structured metadata at the top of your lyrics box can help improve audio quality. Here’s what you can use:

For songs with vocals:

[Produced by xxx and xxx]
[Recorded at xxx and xxx]
[hyper-modern production with clear vocals, no autotune, Dolby Atmos mix, high-fidelity, high-definition audio and wide stereo]

For instrumental tracks:

[Produced by xxx and xxx]
[Recorded at xxx and xxx]
[hyper-modern production, Dolby Atmos mix, high-fidelity, high-definition audio and wide stereo]
[Instrumental]

Examples

Architects

Style of Music:
2010s, metalcore, progressive metal, UK, male vocals, heavy riffs, melodic elements, intricate drumming, atmospheric
Lyrics Metadata:
[produced by Dan Searle, Josh Middleton and Nolly]
[recorded at Middle Farm Studios, Brighton Electric, and Treehouse Studios]
[hyper-modern production with clear vocals, no autotune, Dolby Atmos mix, high-fidelity, high-definition audio and wide stereo]

Dream Theater

Style of Music:
1990s, progressive metal, USA, male vocals, complex compositions, virtuosic instrumentation, extended solos, dynamic
Lyrics Metadata:
[produced by John Petrucci, Mike Portnoy, and Kevin Shirley]
[recorded at BearTracks Studios, Cove City Sound Studios, and The Hit Factory]
[hyper-modern production with clear vocals, no autotune, Dolby Atmos mix, high-fidelity, high-definition audio and wide stereo]

Structural Metadata Tips

Experiment with different tags to describe sections like verse, chorus, bridge, etc. Here are some suggestions:

Common Tags

• [Verse], [Chorus], [Bridge]
• [Ostinato] for sections with repeated phrases
• [Motif] or [Hook] for catchy sections

Less Common Tags

• [Act I], [Act II] for structuring complex songs
• [Antecedent] and [Consequent] instead of verse and pre-chorus
• [Tag] for a repeated final line in a song

Final Tips

Tip 1: Use Consistent Lengths

Suno works best with sections that are four lines long. Try to split your lyrics into multiples of four to avoid issues.

Tip 2: Customize to Your Needs

Feel free to tweak metadata and tags to suit your specific requirements. Change “hyper-modern production” to something like “raw production” for genres that require a different feel.

Tip 3: Experiment and Iterate

Test different prompts and structures to find what works best for you. Document your results to refine your technique over time.

By adopting these simpler and more structured methods, you can enhance the quality of music generated by Suno AI v3.5, making it sound professional and tailored to your specific needs.