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On 3/24/2025 at 7:27 AM, TheMoneyMaker said:

Side note: you can edit your song details to add notes and upload your own image to replace the AI image created with the song.

That really helps personalize everything. Thanks for the tip!

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For those interested or who have tried but didn't like their results, I've been doing more research on directing suno.com results with meta tags (stuff in brackets). Some examples below, and you can learn more about it here:  https://jackrighteous.com/en-us/blogs/guides-using-suno-ai-music-creation/understanding-suno-ai-a-comprehensive-guide-to-metatags

 

You can include these right in the lyrics if you are writing your own (or getting assist from ChatGPT or other source), and/or include them in the description if you aren't writing the lyrics yourself or in the style section if you are.

 

Arrangement and Structure:  Helps organize the song’s structure and flow.

  • [Intro] or [Intro: ambient synth pad]  Defines the song's introduction and/or what the introduction should sound like.
  • [Pre-Chorus]  Part of the song that leads into the chorus.
  • [Chorus] or [Chorus: layered vocals, anthemic]  Defines the repeated lyrics of the song and/or gives directives for the nature of the chorus.
  • [Post-Chorus]  Adds a section after the chorus.
  • [Catchy Hook]  Emphasizes a catchy, memorable part. Your hook could be part of the chorus, or you tag it separately.
  • [Verse]  Each verse of the song should start with this tag, though you may also wish to number them, such as [Verse 1], [Verse 2], etc
  • [Bridge] or [Bridge: stripped down, acoustic guitar only]  Defines a change in the music and/or creates a specific sound for the bridge section.
  • [Break]  Creates a brief pause.
  • [Interlude] or [Interlude: increased tempo]  Signifies a musical shift between other parts of the song.
  • [Outro]  Defines the ending of the song.
  • [Fade In: saxophone]  Gradually introduces an element.
  • [Fade Out]  Gradually lowers volume to end the song.

Vocal Direction Tags:  These guide how the AI performs the vocals, including gender, tone, intensity, and vocal style.

  • [Male Vocal]  Assigns male vocals.
  • [Female Vocal]  Assigns female vocals.
  • [Duet]  Creates a vocal duet.
  • [Choir]  Adds background choral harmonies.
  • [Spoken Word]  Introduces spoken lyrics.
  • [Vocal Style: soulful, husky, deep male]  Instructs the AI to generate a deep, soulful male vocal.
  • [Vocal Emotion: energetic]  Adds an energetic, enthusiastic performance quality.
  • [Vocal Effect: auto-tune, echo]  Applies specific effects to the vocal, giving it a modern feel or spacey vibe.

Instrumentation Tags:  These influence which instruments are used and how they’re played.

  • [Instrumental]  No lyrics or ad libs.
  • [Instruments: piano, lo-fi beats, ethereal synths]  Specifies the core instruments for the track.
  • [Guitar: electric, bluesy riff, reverb]  Adds a particular style of guitar sound.
  • [Piano Solo]  Adds a piano melody.
  • [Bass: driving, groovy, funk influence]  Specifies a bassline that gives the track a strong, groovy foundation.

Rhythmic and Dynamic Tags:  These provide detail about the beat, tempo, or rhythmic qualities.

  • [Beat: syncopated, upbeat, complex]  Defines the rhythmic feel of the track.
  • [Tempo: slow, 70 BPM]  Sets the speed of the song.
  • [Dynamics: soft verses, powerful chorus]  Controls how the intensity of the song changes across different sections.

Mood and Atmosphere Tags:  These can tailor the emotional undertone of the track.

  • [Eerie Whispers]  Adds faint, unsettling vocals.
  • [Ghostly Echoes]  Creates ethereal reverb effects.
  • [Mood: dreamy, melancholic, nostalgic]  Guides the overall emotional vibe.
  • [Atmosphere: spacious, cosmic, ambient]  Creates a particular aural environment for the song.
  • [Ambience: field recording of rain, street sounds]  Adds extra auditory layers to set a particular scene.
  • [Building Intensity]  Increases the song’s energy gradually.
  • [Climactic]  Drives the song to a peak moment.
  • [Orchestral Build]  Adds sweeping orchestration.

Genre, Style, Cultural, and Regional:  These can put a specific sound to your music.

  • [Celtic Fiddle]  Infuses traditional Irish folk elements.
  • [Hip-Hop Beat]  Incorporates Hip-hop rhythms.
  • [Rock Fusion]  Blends rock elements into the mix.
  • [Synthwave-Pop]  Merges retro synths with modern pop.

 

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Posted
14 hours ago, TheMoneyMaker said:

For those interested or who have tried but didn't like their results, I've been doing more research on directing suno.com results with meta tags (stuff in brackets). Some examples below, and you can learn more about it here:  https://jackrighteous.com/en-us/blogs/guides-using-suno-ai-music-creation/understanding-suno-ai-a-comprehensive-guide-to-metatags

 

You can include these right in the lyrics if you are writing your own (or getting assist from ChatGPT or other source), and/or include them in the description if you aren't writing the lyrics yourself or in the style section if you are.

 

Arrangement and Structure:  Helps organize the song’s structure and flow.

  • [Intro] or [Intro: ambient synth pad]  Defines the song's introduction and/or what the introduction should sound like.
  • [Pre-Chorus]  Part of the song that leads into the chorus.
  • [Chorus] or [Chorus: layered vocals, anthemic]  Defines the repeated lyrics of the song and/or gives directives for the nature of the chorus.
  • [Post-Chorus]  Adds a section after the chorus.
  • [Catchy Hook]  Emphasizes a catchy, memorable part. Your hook could be part of the chorus, or you tag it separately.
  • [Verse]  Each verse of the song should start with this tag, though you may also wish to number them, such as [Verse 1], [Verse 2], etc
  • [Bridge] or [Bridge: stripped down, acoustic guitar only]  Defines a change in the music and/or creates a specific sound for the bridge section.
  • [Break]  Creates a brief pause.
  • [Interlude] or [Interlude: increased tempo]  Signifies a musical shift between other parts of the song.
  • [Outro]  Defines the ending of the song.
  • [Fade In: saxophone]  Gradually introduces an element.
  • [Fade Out]  Gradually lowers volume to end the song.

Vocal Direction Tags:  These guide how the AI performs the vocals, including gender, tone, intensity, and vocal style.

  • [Male Vocal]  Assigns male vocals.
  • [Female Vocal]  Assigns female vocals.
  • [Duet]  Creates a vocal duet.
  • [Choir]  Adds background choral harmonies.
  • [Spoken Word]  Introduces spoken lyrics.
  • [Vocal Style: soulful, husky, deep male]  Instructs the AI to generate a deep, soulful male vocal.
  • [Vocal Emotion: energetic]  Adds an energetic, enthusiastic performance quality.
  • [Vocal Effect: auto-tune, echo]  Applies specific effects to the vocal, giving it a modern feel or spacey vibe.

Instrumentation Tags:  These influence which instruments are used and how they’re played.

  • [Instrumental]  No lyrics or ad libs.
  • [Instruments: piano, lo-fi beats, ethereal synths]  Specifies the core instruments for the track.
  • [Guitar: electric, bluesy riff, reverb]  Adds a particular style of guitar sound.
  • [Piano Solo]  Adds a piano melody.
  • [Bass: driving, groovy, funk influence]  Specifies a bassline that gives the track a strong, groovy foundation.

Rhythmic and Dynamic Tags:  These provide detail about the beat, tempo, or rhythmic qualities.

  • [Beat: syncopated, upbeat, complex]  Defines the rhythmic feel of the track.
  • [Tempo: slow, 70 BPM]  Sets the speed of the song.
  • [Dynamics: soft verses, powerful chorus]  Controls how the intensity of the song changes across different sections.

Mood and Atmosphere Tags:  These can tailor the emotional undertone of the track.

  • [Eerie Whispers]  Adds faint, unsettling vocals.
  • [Ghostly Echoes]  Creates ethereal reverb effects.
  • [Mood: dreamy, melancholic, nostalgic]  Guides the overall emotional vibe.
  • [Atmosphere: spacious, cosmic, ambient]  Creates a particular aural environment for the song.
  • [Ambience: field recording of rain, street sounds]  Adds extra auditory layers to set a particular scene.
  • [Building Intensity]  Increases the song’s energy gradually.
  • [Climactic]  Drives the song to a peak moment.
  • [Orchestral Build]  Adds sweeping orchestration.

Genre, Style, Cultural, and Regional:  These can put a specific sound to your music.

  • [Celtic Fiddle]  Infuses traditional Irish folk elements.
  • [Hip-Hop Beat]  Incorporates Hip-hop rhythms.
  • [Rock Fusion]  Blends rock elements into the mix.
  • [Synthwave-Pop]  Merges retro synths with modern pop.

 

There's way more than the elements presented it's almost endless but this is a good starting point. Here's an example of something I did just playing around:

 

https://suno.com/song/268fb96e-4cbc-4725-9109-3378bafcae96?sh=cMynlEXLJclzG8Sx

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