A year ago, AI-generated music sounded like a robot having a bad day. In 2026, Suno AI produces tracks that are genuinely good — good enough to go viral on TikTok, good enough to soundtrack a YouTube video, and sometimes good enough to make professional musicians nervous.
This guide covers everything you need to know to create compelling AI music with Suno, from basic usage to advanced techniques that separate amateur-sounding tracks from ones that people actually want to listen to.
What is Suno AI?
Suno is an AI music generation platform that creates complete songs — vocals, instruments, mixing, and mastering — from text descriptions. You describe the song you want, and Suno produces a radio-ready track in under 60 seconds.
The current version (Suno v4) supports:
- Full vocal tracks with realistic singing
- Over 100 musical genres and styles
- Custom lyrics or AI-generated lyrics
- Multiple vocal styles and accents
- Instrumental-only tracks
- Song extension and remixing
Getting Started: Your First Song
Step 1: Open Suno
Go to suno.ai and create a free account. The free tier gives you 10 song credits per day — enough to experiment.
Step 2: Choose Your Mode
- Simple mode: Describe your song in a sentence and let Suno handle everything
- Custom mode: Write your own lyrics, specify genre, tempo, mood, and vocal style
Start with simple mode to get a feel for the tool, then switch to custom mode for more control.
Step 3: Write a Good Prompt
The quality of your prompt directly determines the quality of your song. Here’s the difference:
Basic prompt:
A happy pop song about summerBetter prompt:
Upbeat indie pop, female vocals, warm and nostalgic feel,
acoustic guitar-driven with subtle synth layers, tempo 120 BPM,
inspired by the feeling of late summer evenings,
breathy vocals with a catchy hook in the chorusGenre-Specific Prompt Templates
Here are tested prompt templates for the most popular genres:
Bollywood Pop
Modern Bollywood pop, male and female duet, romantic mood,
tabla and electronic beats fusion, Hindi lyrics,
catchy melodic hook, Arijit Singh style male vocals
with soft female harmonies, 110 BPMLo-Fi Hip Hop
Lo-fi hip hop, instrumental only, rainy day vibes,
vinyl crackle, mellow piano chords, jazzy saxophone samples,
relaxed boom-bap drums, 85 BPM, perfect for studyingIndie Folk
Acoustic indie folk, male vocals, warm and intimate,
fingerpicked guitar, gentle harmonica, lyrics about
traveling through small towns, storytelling style,
slightly raspy voice, 95 BPMEDM/Dance
Progressive house, female vocal chops, euphoric build-up
with massive drop, saw wave synths, four-on-the-floor kick,
festival energy, 128 BPM, Avicii-inspired melodic elementsR&B/Soul
Smooth contemporary R&B, female vocals, silky and emotional,
minimal production with deep bass, ambient pads,
lyrics about late-night thoughts, sensual mood,
Frank Ocean-inspired spaciness, 75 BPMWriting Lyrics That Work with Suno
If you’re writing custom lyrics, these principles will help Suno produce better vocal performances.
Structure Your Lyrics Clearly
Use section markers that Suno recognizes:
[Verse 1]
Walking through the city lights
Every shadow tells a story tonight
I can feel the rhythm in the rain
Washing away yesterday's pain
[Chorus]
We're alive, we're alive
Dancing through the fire and the fight
We're alive, we're alive
Chasing every star across the sky
[Verse 2]
...
[Bridge]
...
[Chorus]
...
[Outro]
...Lyric Writing Tips for AI Music
- Keep lines short: 6-10 words per line works best for vocal clarity
- Use rhyme: AI vocals handle rhyming lines more musically
- Repeat the hook: Repetition in the chorus makes the song catchier
- Avoid complex vocabulary: Simple, emotional words produce better vocal performances
- Include rhythmic variety: Mix shorter and longer lines for dynamic vocals
Vocal Style Techniques
Suno responds to vocal style descriptors in your prompt. Here are the most effective ones:
Vocal Descriptors That Work
- Breathy: Soft, intimate vocal style (great for acoustic and lo-fi)
- Powerful: Strong, belt-it-out vocals (great for pop and rock)
- Raspy: Gritty, textured voice (great for rock and blues)
- Smooth: Clean, polished vocals (great for R&B and pop)
- Ethereal: Dreamy, atmospheric vocals (great for ambient and indie)
- Operatic: Trained, classical-style vocals
- Whispered: Very soft, ASMR-like delivery
Combining Descriptors
Slightly raspy female vocals with a breathy verse
and powerful, emotional chorus deliveryCombining descriptors creates more unique and interesting vocal performances.
Production Tips for Better-Sounding Tracks
1. Specify Tempo
Adding BPM to your prompt gives you much more consistent results. The AI won’t guess the wrong energy level.
2. Reference Real Artists (Carefully)
“Inspired by” references help Suno understand the vibe you want. But don’t expect exact imitation — use it for tonal guidance.
3. Describe the Instrumentation
The more specific you are about instruments, the better:
- “Clean electric guitar with reverb” is better than “guitar”
- “Deep sub bass with 808 kick” is better than “bass”
- “Grand piano with soft dynamics” is better than “piano”
4. Generate Multiple Versions
Don’t settle for the first generation. Create 3-5 versions of the same prompt and pick the best one. AI generation has variance — some outputs will be significantly better than others.
5. Use the Extend Feature
If you love the first 30 seconds but want to add more, use Suno’s extend feature to build on the existing track. This preserves the style and vocal character while adding new sections.
Making Songs Go Viral
The Hook Formula
Viral songs have one thing in common: an instantly memorable hook within the first 10 seconds. In your Suno prompt, emphasize:
Start with a catchy vocal hook immediately,
no long intro, the chorus melody should be
simple enough to hum after one listenPlatform-Specific Tips
- TikTok: Songs need a 15-30 second hook that works for lip-sync. Fast tempo, clear vocals, simple lyrics.
- YouTube: Longer songs work. Focus on emotion and storytelling. Lo-fi and ambient tracks perform well as background music.
- Instagram Reels: Upbeat, energetic tracks with strong beats. Instrumental drops work great for transition content.
People Also Ask
Is Suno AI free?
Yes, with 10 credits per day. Each credit generates one song (up to 2 minutes). Paid plans start at $10/month for 500 credits with commercial usage rights.
Can I use Suno songs commercially?
Paid plan users get full commercial rights to their generated songs. Free tier songs are for personal use only. Check Suno’s current terms for specific licensing details.
Does Suno produce copyright-free music?
Songs generated by Suno are original compositions. However, if you reference specific artists or use styles very similar to copyrighted music, there’s a gray area. For commercial use, stick to original descriptions rather than closely imitating specific songs.
Create Your First Hit
Suno has lowered the barrier to music creation to near zero. Whether you’re making background music for content, creating jingles for your business, or just having fun, the quality is genuinely impressive.
The key differentiator is your prompt quality. Better descriptions lead to better music — every time.
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