SUNO prompts

suno-prompts.md

1. Song Structure Metatags:

• [Intro]: Marks the beginning of the song.
• [Verse]: Indicates a verse section.
• [Pre-Chorus]: Prepares for the chorus.
• [Chorus]: Highlights the main chorus.
• [Post-Chorus]: Adds a section after the chorus.
• [Bridge]: Introduces a contrasting section.
• [Outro]: Marks the end of the song.
• [Hook]: Emphasizes a catchy part.
• [Break]: Introduces a break in the song.
• [Fade Out]: Gradually decreases volume to end the song.
• [Fade In]: Gradually introduces a section.

2. Instrumental Metatags:

• [Instrumental]: Adds an instrumental section.
• [Guitar Solo]: Features a guitar solo.
• [Piano Solo]: Features a piano solo.
• [Drum Solo]: Features a drum solo.
• [Bass Solo]: Features a bass solo.
• [Instrumental Break]: Insert an instrumental section.

3. Vocal Metatags:

• [Male Vocal]: Specifies male vocals.
• [Female Vocal]: Specifies female vocals.
• [Duet]: Indicates a duet.
• [Choir]: Adds choir vocals.
• [Spoken Word]: Creates a section with spoken vocals.
• [Harmonies]: Adds vocal harmonies.
• [Vulnerable Vocals]: Generates raw, emotional vocal performances.
• [Whisper]: Generates softer, whispered vocals.

4. Specific Elements Metatags:

• [Catchy Hook]: Creates a memorable hook.
• [Emotional Bridge]: Adds an emotionally intense bridge.
• [Powerful Outro]: Ends the song with a strong outro.
• [Soft Intro]: Starts the song softly.
• [Melodic Interlude]: Adds a melodic break.
• [Percussion Break]: Introduces a percussion-focused section.

5. Atmosphere and Mood Metatags:

• [Eerie Whispers]: Adds faint, unsettling background vocals.
• [Ghostly Echoes]: Creates reverb-heavy, ethereal sounds.
• [Ominous Drone]: Introduces a low, continuous tone for tension.
• [Spectral Melody]: Generates a haunting, otherworldly melody.
• [Melancholic Atmosphere]: Creates a sad or reflective mood.
• [Euphoric Build]: Builds towards a joyful climax.
• [Tense Underscore]: Adds underlying tension to the music.
• [Serene Ambience]: Creates a peaceful, calm atmosphere.
• [Nostalgic Tones]: Evokes a sense of nostalgia.

6. Dynamic and Progression Metatags:

• [Building Intensity]: Gradually increases musical intensity.
• [Climactic]: Reaches a musical high point.
• [Emotional Swell]: Creates a gradual build-up of emotional intensity.
• [Layered Arrangement]: Creates complex, multi-instrumental arrangements.
• [Orchestral Build]: Gradually introduces orchestral elements.
• [Stripped Back]: Reduces instrumentation to bare essentials.
• [Sudden Break]: Introduces an abrupt change.
• [Crescendo]: Gradually increases volume/intensity.
• [Decrescendo]: Gradually decreases volume/intensity.

7. Genre and Style Metatags:

• [Hip-Hop Beat]: Adds a hip-hop rhythm.
• [Rock Fusion]: Blends rock elements.
• [Electronic Crossover]: Incorporates electronic music elements.
• [Folk-Punk]: Combines folk and punk styles.
• [Synthwave-Pop]: Merges synthwave and pop genres.
• [Afrobeat Rhythm]: Incorporates Afrobeat style.
• [Genre Shift]: Changes musical style mid-song.
• [Electronic Layers]: Adds synthesizer and electronic elements.
• [Acoustic Break]: Switches to acoustic instruments for a section.

8. Rhythm and Tempo Metatags:

• [Four-on-the-Floor]: Generates a steady, danceable beat.
• [Syncopated Rhythm]: Adds rhythmic complexity.
• [Breakbeat Rhythm]: Incorporates breakbeat style.
• [Polyrhythmic Percussion]: Uses multiple conflicting rhythms.
• [Tempo Change]: Alters the song's pace.
• [Steady Beat]: Maintains a consistent rhythm throughout.
• [Tempo Lock]: Prevents sudden tempo changes.
• [Rhythmic Anchor]: Introduces a persistent rhythmic element.

9. Production and Effect Metatags:

• [Reverb Heavy]: Add spacious reverb effects.
• [Distorted Guitar]: Include distorted guitar sounds.
• [Synth Arpeggio]: Add arpeggiated synthesizer patterns.
• [Drum Machine]: Use electronic drum sounds.
• [Sidechain Compression]: Mimics sidechain compression effects.
• [Stereo Widening]: Enhances the stereo field of the mix.
• [Dynamic EQ]: Simulates frequency-specific dynamic processing.
• [Multiband Processing]: Applies different effects to specific frequency ranges.

10. Narrative and Structural Metatags:

• [Story Intro]: Sets up the narrative.
• [Character Theme]: Introduces musical motifs for characters.
• [Plot Development]: Progresses the story musically.
• [Climactic Build]: Builds tension towards the story's climax.
• [Narrative Resolution]: Musically concludes the story.
• [Plot Twist]: Signals a sudden change in musical direction.
• [Surprise Ending]: Introduces an unexpected conclusion.
• [Key Change]: Signals a shift in musical key.

11. Specific Sound Metatags:

• [Heart-Wrenching Strings]: Adds emotive string arrangements.
• [Bittersweet Harmony]: Introduces complex, emotionally charged harmonies.
• [Pulsing Synth]: Adds rhythmic synthesizer patterns.
• [Crowd Chant]: Introduces crowd vocals for energy.
• [Bass Drop]: Includes a dramatic bass emphasis.
• [Unexpected Instrument]: Adds a surprising instrument.

12. Cultural and Regional Metatags:

• [Celtic Fiddle]: Incorporates Celtic fiddle style.
• [Bollywood Strings]: Adds Bollywood-style string arrangements.
• [Flamenco Guitar]: Includes flamenco guitar techniques.
• [Gamelan Ensemble]: Incorporates Gamelan-style percussion.

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Song structure

If you want to have more influence on the model's choice of "voice" (vocal), use comments like these in the song content: [VERSE]{{vocal: sensual femal alto}}

{{vocal: baritone male}} line text

{{vocal: femal alto}} text of verse/block/line... etc

Bridge

A bridge is a section of a song that introduces contrast, builds tension, and serves as a transition between other sections, such as the verse and chorus. Often, a song is divided into blocks:

VERSE

CHORUS

VERSE

CHORUS

In modern songs we can also find: INTRO

...

VERSE

CHORUS

...

VERSE

CHORUS

...

BRIDGE

FINAL CHORUS

...

OUTRO

and additional block like: PRE-CHORUS > CHORUS > POST-CHORUS

BREAK

BREAK can appear (I often do), for example, between the 1st and 2nd verse (after CHORUS, or instead - but the most important thing is that BREAK is without words... unless with "uuuu/mmm" vocalization...) - just like SOLO (I often add INSTRUMENTAL SOLO - as if it wasn't obvious ;P) - also without words... unless with vocalization.

Then the song might look like this:

[INTRO]

without words, or a line or two of introductory text, or vocalization

[VERSE]

text of the verse

[PRE-CHORUS]

short text of the introduction to the chorus

[CHORUS]

text of the chorus

[POST-CHORUS]

End of chorus - usually the pre- lyrics are repeated before each chorus and post- the same.

The chorus may be different after each verse, but these sub-parts will repeat...

[BREAK]

...

[VERSE 2]

text of the second verse

[PRE-CHORUS]

pre-chorus text - mostly the same as in the first verse

[CHORUS]

the chorus text - may be the same as the previous one, or slightly different - but sung to the same melody... or a differently played melody: only bass, e.g.

[POST-CHORUS]

chorus ending text

...

[SOLO]

...

[BRIDGE]

text of the transition

[PRE-CHORUS]

intro text to the chorus

[FINAL CHORUS]

chorus text

[POST-CHORUS]

chorus ending text

...

[OUTRO]

text output, or vocalization, or instrumental output, without text

[END]

Generally, verse and chorus are mandatory, the rest are optional – and it depends on the musical genre. After all, these medieval knightly ballads could only have verses, without choruses. Of course, the number of verses can also vary, etc.