Suno AI Prompts Guide
Get better results from Suno with prompt patterns, worked examples and practical tips for describing your music.
01How to write them
How to Write Better Suno Prompts
Start with the genre and mood
Begin with clear genre tags like [indie pop], [synthwave], or [lo-fi hip hop]. Add mood descriptors: upbeat, melancholic, energetic, dreamy.
Describe the instrumentation
List specific instruments you want: acoustic guitar, synth pads, 808 drums, violin. Be specific about sound design: warm bass, crisp hi-hats, reverb-heavy vocals.
Set the tempo and energy
Use tempo markers (120 BPM, slow, uptempo) and energy descriptors (chill, aggressive, laid-back, driving). This shapes the feel more than genre alone.
Add production style references
Reference production eras or styles: 80s production, modern trap, vintage recording, bedroom pop aesthetic. This guides mixing and mastering decisions.
Specify vocal characteristics
Describe the vocal style: raspy male vocals, ethereal female voice, rap delivery, whispered vocals, autotuned chorus. Include harmony details if needed.
Include structural hints
Mention song structure elements: build-up, drop, bridge, breakdown, outro fade. This helps Suno create more dynamic arrangements.
02Examples
Prompt Examples That Work
[indie pop, upbeat, acoustic] Bright acoustic guitar, light percussion, warm vocals, 110 BPM, summery feel, handclaps, major key
[synthwave, dark, driving] Heavy 80s synths, punchy drums, deep bass, minor key, cinematic build, reverb-soaked leads, 128 BPM
[lo-fi hip hop, chill, jazzy] Dusty vinyl crackle, mellow piano chords, soft 808s, warm bass, relaxed 85 BPM, late night vibe
[bedroom pop, intimate, dreamy] Soft falsetto vocals, reverb guitar, tape saturation, lo-fi drums, nostalgic, slow tempo, bedroom recording aesthetic
03Questions
Suno Prompts FAQ
Most effective prompts are 15-40 words. Too short lacks detail, too long dilutes focus. Start with genre/mood, add 3-5 specific descriptors, include tempo.
Brackets [like this] work well for genre tags and primary mood. Natural language works for detailed descriptions. Combine both: [indie rock] with jangly guitars and driving rhythm.
Avoid direct artist names. Instead describe the style: 80s-style synth pop, modern trap production, vintage soul sound. This gives Suno clearer musical direction.
Use the same core prompt structure and save effective patterns. Small variations in wording can yield different results, so keep successful prompts documented.
04Free to try
Turn Your Suno Tracks Into Videos
Free, no credits
- Import Suno songs directly via link
- Plan the full music video sequence
- A quote before anything runs
Uses credits
- AI-generated scenes cut to your music
- Only what you confirm is charged
- Watermark-free export with any plan
Planning is free. You only spend credits when you confirm a render.