When creating instrumental music using AI, you can use descriptive tags to guide the style, mood, instrumentation, and genre. EQ MIXING. Here are some examples of tags that might be useful:
SUNO
Structure and Syntax:
Use square brackets [] for instrumental/technical instructions (e.g., [VERSE 1], [CHORUS], [BRIDGE])
Parentheses () are typically used for vocal effects and backup vocals
Number verses explicitly (e.g., [VERSE 1], [VERSE 2]) to prevent repetition
Include section markers like [INTRO], [OUTRO], [BRIDGE] to guide song structure
Voice Control:
Use descriptive tags like [Screaming Male Vocals], [Powerful Male Vocals], [Soaring Male Vocals]
Spell words phonetically to influence pronunciation and accent
Add voice characteristic descriptions (e.g., smooth, rich tone, resonant delivery)
For duets, try marking different voices with () vs plain text
Language tags can help with pronunciation (e.g., [LANGUAGE: French])
Style and Genre:
Be specific with genre terms rather than general descriptions
Use multiple related genre terms to reinforce the desired style
Place style descriptors later in the prompt after other instructions
Reference regional styles to influence vocal characteristics
Include instrument focus (e.g., piano lead, guitar focus)
Negative Prompts:
Use "exclude style" to prevent unwanted elements
Explicitly exclude unwanted genres (e.g., negative out trance, pop, synth)
Can help prevent unwanted style blending
Instrumental Control:
Use [Instrumental] tag for instrumental sections
Specify instruments in brackets (e.g., [guitar solo])
Include detailed arrangement descriptions
Can control instrument focus through style tags
Style Tags
Uplifting atmospheric worship ballad with ethereal vocals and sweeping orchestral arrangements
Live music, heavy metal with solo guitar, symphonic elements, and aggressive power vocals
Bedroom-produced grungegaze, catchy, psychedelic, with acoustic tape recording and lo-fi aesthetics
Rapid-fire rap, 140 bpm, deep bass beats, aggressive delivery in a minor key, creating high tension
Chillwave electronic, ambient textures, slow-tempo, reverb-heavy vocals, and a dreamy synth backdrop
Futuristic cyberpunk EDM, high-energy beats, distorted synth lines, and neon-lit, dystopian themes
Acoustic folk, storytelling lyrics, warm vocal harmonies, fingerstyle guitar, and soft percussion
Vintage jazz lounge, classic standards, smooth trumpet solos, upright bass, and sultry female vocals
Baroque pop, intricate melodies, orchestral arrangements, harpsichord flourishes, and poetic lyrics
Glam rock revival, flamboyant performance, glittery costumes, catchy hooks, and guitar solos
Sultry RnB, smooth beats, seductive vocals, late-night vibes, and lush production
Dark ambient, atmospheric soundscapes, slow-moving textures, and an unsettling, eerie mood
Tropical house, upbeat, sun-kissed melodies, steel drums, breezy vocals, and a laid-back rhythm
Psychedelic funk, groovy bass lines, wah-wah guitars, trippy effects, and energetic brass sections
Epic cinematic scores, sweeping orchestral movements, heroic themes, and stirring emotional peaks
Minimal techno, repetitive beats, subtle progression, hypnotic rhythms, and a deep, underground feel
Indie surf rock, jangly guitars, beachy vibes, carefree vocals, and upbeat, sunny melodies
Soulful gospel choir, powerful lead vocals, uplifting messages, organ accompaniment, and handclaps
Aggressive trap metal, distorted 808s, screamed vocals, chaotic energy, and mosh-pit inducing breakdowns
Contemporary classical piano, emotive compositions, dynamic range, and nuanced performance
Gypsy jazz, acoustic guitars, fast-paced swing rhythms, violin solos, and a lively, festive atmosphere
Dream pop, ethereal vocals, shimmering guitars, lush synths, and a sense of nostalgic longing
Balkan electro swing, energetic brass ensembles, electronic beats, folk melodies, and infectious dance rhythms
Hardcore punk, fast tempos, political lyrics, raw vocals, and a DIY ethos
Space ambient, cosmic soundscapes, slow-evolving textures, and a sense of infinite exploration
punk rock, ska punk, rock, rap, indie pop
gregorian chorale, choir, carried singing, epic, majestic, ecclesiastical
math rock, J-pop, mutation funk, bounce drop, dubstep, edm, 160bpm,
anime opening, heavy metal, male vocal
80's,post-punk, punk, Retrowave,slow
Pentatonic Scale, Modern Classic, Game Music, Guzheng & Piano & Chinese Drum & Cello, Slow, Sad, Mellow
80s pop, creepy, synth
Mood/Emotion Tags
Uplifting
Melancholic
Relaxing
Energetic
Nostalgic
Romantic
Dark
Playful
Hopeful
Mysterious
Genre/Style Tags
Jazz
Ambient
Classical
Funk
Pop
Rock
Hip-Hop
Synthwave
Blues
Reggae
Instrumentation Tags
Piano
Strings
Acoustic guitar
Electric guitar
Brass
Drums
Synthesizer
Violin
Flute
Harp
Tempo/Beat Tags
Slow
Medium
Fast
4/4 beat
Swing rhythm
Trip-hop groove
Syncopated
Sound Design Tags
Lo-fi
High-energy
Dreamy
Minimalist
Orchestral
Electronic
Atmospheric
Cinematic
Specific Themes
Sunrise
Rainy day
Urban nightlife
Forest stroll
Space exploration
Vintage nostalgia
Festival vibes
Peaceful meditation
These tags can help define the type of instrumental piece you want to create, making it easier for AI tools to generate music tailored to your vision. Let me know if you need help applying these tags or picking the right combinations!
Example Tags:
Mood: Uplifting, Hopeful
Genre: Ambient, Electronic
Instrumentation: Piano, Strings, Synthesizer
Tempo: Medium
Sound Design: Cinematic, Atmospheric
Theme: Sunrise, New beginnings
How the Tags Work:
If you input these tags into an AI-based music generator like Suno, AIVA, Soundraw, or Ecrett Music, it might create an uplifting track with a serene blend of piano and strings, underscored by atmospheric synths. The tempo would be moderate, giving it a relaxed yet hopeful pace, and the soundscape would evoke the imagery of a sunrise and fresh starts.
Voice Tags: Examples
(Soft piano with warm strings swelling gently in the background)
[Verse 1] [Soft, emotional opening][Female vocalist]
[Pre-Chorus] [Building intensity][Female vocalist]
[Chorus] [Powerful and soaring][Female vocalist]
[Verse 2] [Confident and driven][Female vocalist]
[Pre-Chorus] [Dynamic and uplifting][Female vocalist]
[Chorus] [Epic and triumphant][Female vocalist]
[Bridge] [Haunting and emotional][Female vocalist]
[Final Chorus] [Explosive and empowering][Female vocalist]
[Outro] [Soft and hopeful][Female vocalist]
[Chorus: Modulate up a key]
Suno commands that can be used !
[Advanced Lyric Instruction Words (Can be used within the lyrics structure)]
- [Activate audio repair with spectral manipulation to remove noise and maximize all audio]
- [Instrumental build]
- [Retro-active mastering]
- [Balanced levels]
- [Clean mix]
- [Hard compression]
- [Vocal cuts through mix]
- [Final vocal mix]
- [Final master]
- [Clean mix]
- [Ambient nature intro]
[Activate nature soundscape with birds, water, leaves. Forest sounds]
- [Forest sounds]
- [Birds chirping]
- [Water dripping]
- [Wind rustling leaves]
- [Instrumental intro]
- [Vintage vocals]
- [Eery noises]
- [Complex morphing dynamic EQ]
- [Complex dynamic multi-layering]
- [Complex sound effects and sound samples]
- [Read every promotes]
- [Sophisticated sound design]
- [Rich genus chord details]
- [Read every promotes]
- [Sophisticated sound design]
- [Rich genus chord details]
- [Catchy chord details]
- [Weeping Flute Melody]
[BPM Labels]
Largo to Lento (Very Slow)
- [Grave: 20-40 BPM]
- [Largo: 40-60 BPM]
- [Lento: 60-66 BPM]
Adagio (Slow)
- [Adagio: 45-60 BPM]
- [Larghetto: Very slow]
- [Adagietto: 66-76 BPM]
Andante (Walking Pace)
- [Largamente: Broadly]
- [Andante: 76-108 BPM]
- [Andantino: Slightly faster than Andante (but sometimes interpreted as slightly slower)]
Moderato (Moderate)
- [Andante Moderato: Between Andante and Moderato]
- [Moderato: 108-120 BPM]
- [Allegretto: 112-120 BPM]
- [Tempo comodo: At a comfortable speed]
Allegro (Fast)
- [Allegro Moderato: 116-120 BPM]
- [Allegro: 120-168 BPM]
- [Vivace: 132-140 BPM]
- [Vivo: 140-176 BPM]
- [Allegro assai: Very fast]
- [Molto allegro: Very fast]
- [Vivacissimo: Very lively, very fast]
Presto to Prestissimo (Very Fast)
- [Allegrissimo or Allegro vivace: 172-176 BPM]
- [Presto: 168-200 BPM]
- [Prestissimo: 200+ BPM]
Additional Terms Reflecting Changes or Characteristics
- [Accelerando: Gradually speeding up]
- [Ritardando: Gradually slowing down]
- [Rallentando: Broadening, usually implying a slowing of tempo]
Others
- [Rubato: Flexible tempo for expressive purposes]
- [Mosso: Movement, more lively]
- [Con moto: With movement]
- [Tempo primo: Return to the original tempo]
- [Doppio movimento: Double speed]
- [Sostenuto: Sustained, possibly implying a slower tempo]
- [Allargando: Broadening, usually slowing down]
- [Stringendo: Accelerating]
- [Tranquillo: Calm, can imply a slower tempo]
- [Con Brio: With vigor, implying a lively tempo]
- [Cantabile: In a singing style, tempo may vary]
- [Scherzando: Playful or joking]
- [Tempo di marcia: March tempo, variable]
- [Tempo giusto: Strict, exact tempo]
- [Animato: Animated or lively]
Example
Here's an example using the provided labels:
<Music Genre: Classical>, <Music Style: Symphonic>, <Mood: Tranquil, Reflective>, <Instrument: Violin, Flute, Soft Muted Trumpet>, <Theme or Scene: Serene Landscape, Sunrise>, <Rhythm: Andante>, <Voice description: Melodic, soothing>
Advanced Lyric Instruction Words from Lee Tao Tao
(For use within lyric structures)
1. Audio Repair and Enhancement
- [Activate audio repair with spectral manipulation to remove noise and maximize all audio]
(Activate spectral processing to repair audio, remove noise, and enhance all audio elements)
2. Instrumental and Mixing Techniques
- [Instrumental build]
(Constructing instrumental layers)
- [Retro-active mastering]
(Applying mastering techniques retrospectively)
- [Balanced levels]
(Ensuring audio levels are balanced)
- [Clean mix]
(Achieving a clear and pure mix)
- [Hard compression]
(Applying strong compression to audio)
- [Vocal cuts through mix]
(Ensuring vocals stand out in the mix)
- [Final vocal mix]
(The final version of the vocal mix)
- [Final master]
(The final mastered version of the track)
3. Nature and Ambient Sounds
- [Ambient nature intro]
(Introduction with natural ambient sounds)
- [Activate nature soundscape with birds, water, leaves. Forest sounds]
(Activate a natural soundscape featuring birds, water, and leaves, creating forest sounds)
- [Forest sounds]
(Sounds typical of a forest environment)
- [Birds chirping]
(The sound of birds singing)
- [Water dripping]
(The sound of water droplets)
- [Wind rustling leaves]
(The sound of wind moving through leaves)
4. Vocal and Sound Effects
- [Instrumental intro]
(An introduction featuring instrumental music)
- [Vintage vocals]
(Vocals with a retro or classic sound)
- [Eery noises]
(Sounds that are strange or unsettling)
5. Complex Sound Design
- [Complex morphing dynamic EQ]
(Using dynamic equalization that changes over time)
- [Complex dynamic multi-layering]
(Creating intricate layers of sound that change dynamically)
- [Complex sound effects and sound samples]
(Using advanced sound effects and samples)
6. Promotional and Design Elements
- [Read every promotes]
(Review all promotional materials)
- [Sophisticated sound design]
(Advanced and refined sound design techniques)
- [Rich genus chord details]
(Detailed and complex chord structures)
Prompts for AI Dance Link
Style Prompt Link
Styles for...
๐-Adele:Soul, Emotional, Torch-Lounge, female vocals
๐-B.B. King: Blues, Emotional, Guitar Virtuoso, male vocals
- Beach House: Dream Pop, Atmospheric, Ethereal
๐-Beck: Alternative Rock, Eclectic, Experimental, male vocals
๐-Beyonce: RnB, Anthemic, Danceable, female vocals
๐- Biffy Clyro: Rock, Alternative, Energetic, male vocals
๐- Billie Eilish: Pop, Dark, Minimal, female vocals
๐- Billy Joel: Pop, Rock, Storytelling, male vocals
๐- Black Sabbath: Heavy Metal, Doom
๐- Blink-182: emo pop rock, male vocals
๐-Blondie: New Wave, Punk, Synthpop, female vocals
๐- Bob Dylan: Folk, Storytelling, Acoustic Guitar, male vocals
๐- Bob Marley: Reggae, Peaceful, Soulful, male vocals
๐- Bon Iver: Indie Folk, Ethereal, Intimate, male vocals
๐- Bon Jovi: Rock, Anthem, Stadium
๐- Bowie, David: 70s British Rock, Art, Eclectic, male vocals
๐- Brad Paisley: Country, Americana, Guitar
Virtuoso, male vocals
๐ -Ed Sheeran:Folk, Acoustic Guitar, male vocals
๐-The Weeknd:RnB, Dark, Cinematic, male vocals
๐-Rihanna:RnB, Dance Pop, Festive, female vocals
๐-Bruno Mars:Funk, Dance Pop, Groovy, male vocals
๐-Justin Bieber:Pop, Danceable, Chillwave, male vocals
๐-Taylor Swift:Pop, Alternative Folk, Emotional, female vocals
Drake: HipHop, Trap, male vocals
Bruno Mars: Funk, Dance Pop, Groovy, male vocals
Fleetwood Mac: Classic Rock, Mellifluous
Ed Sheeran: Folk, Acoustic Guitar, male vocals
Tim McGraw: Country, Americana, male vocals
Elton John: Piano Pop Rock, Theatrical, male vocals
Dolly Parton: Country, Storytelling, female vocals
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funk Rock, Stadium, heavy drums
Coldplay: Alternative Rock, Atmospheric
Taylor Swift: Pop, Alternative Folk, Emotional, female vocals
Elvis Presley: 50s Rock, Hero Theme, male vocals
Adele: Soul, Emotional, Torch-Lounge, female vocals
Ariana Grande: Pop, Dance Pop, Ethereal, female vocals
Billie Eilish: Pop, Dark, Minimal, female vocals
The Weeknd: RnB, Dark, Cinematic, male vocals
Beyoncรฉ: RnB, Anthemic, Danceable, female vocals
Kendrick Lamar: HipHop, Lyrical, Storytelling, male vocals
Lady Gaga: Pop, Theatrical, Dance, female vocals
Jay-Z: HipHop, Aggressive, Storytelling, male vocals
Rihanna: RnB, Dance Pop, Festive, female vocals
Kanye West: HipHop, Progressive, Eclectic, male vocals
Justin Bieber: Pop, Danceable, Chillwave, male vocals
Katy Perry: Pop, Glitter, Festive, female vocals
Snoop Dogg: Rap, Funk, Chill, male vocals
Metallica: Heavy Metal, Power
AC/DC: Hard Rock, Stomp
Madonna: Dance Pop, High-NRG, female vocals
David Bowie: 70s British Rock, Art, Eclectic, male vocals
Bob Dylan: Folk, Storytelling, Acoustic Guitar, male vocals
Post Malone: Rap, Ethereal, Ambient, male vocals
Maroon 5: Pop Rock, Danceable, male vocals
Shakira: Latin, Dance Pop, Festive, female vocals
Dua Lipa: Disco, Dance Pop, Groovy, female vocals
Michael Jackson: 80s Pop, Dance, Iconic, male vocals
Prince: Funk, Eclectic, Glam, male vocals
Miley Cyrus: Pop, Rock, Party, female vocals
Cardi B: Rap, Aggressive, Party, female vocals
Imagine Dragons: Rock, Anthemic, Emotion
Camila Cabello: Pop, Latin Jazz, Festive, female vocals
Harry Styles: Pop, Rock, Groovy, male vocals
Sam Smith: Soul, Emotional, Lounge, male vocals
Lizzo: Pop, Funk, Empowering, female vocals
Daft Punk: Electronic, Dance, Futuristic
Gorillaz: Alternative Rock, Electronic, Unusual
The Beatles: 60s British Pop, Classic, Rock
Queen: Rock, Operatic, Theatrical, Male Vocals
Led Zeppelin: Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Epic
Pink Floyd: Rock, Progressive, Atmospheric
The Rolling Stones: Rock, Blues Rock, Classic
Bob Marley: Reggae, Peaceful, Soulful, male vocals
Frank Sinatra: 1940s big band, Lounge Singer, male vocals
Aretha Franklin: Soul, Gospel, Powerful, female vocals
Whitney Houston: Pop, RnB, Emotional, female vocals
Stevie Wonder: Soul, Funk, Joyful, male vocals
The Chainsmokers: EDM, Dance, Party
Nicki Minaj: Rap, Danceable, Bold, female vocals
Green Day: Punk Rock, Aggressive, Youthful
Nirvana: Grunge, Dark, Raw, Male Vocals
Amy Winehouse: Soul, Jazz, Torch-Lounge, female vocals
Linkin Park: Rock, Nu Metal, Emotional
Aerosmith: Rock, Hard Rock, Classic
Bon Jovi: Rock, Anthem, Stadium
Billy Joel: Pop, Rock, Storytelling, male vocals
Phil Collins: Pop, Rock, Emotional, soundtrack, male vocals
Genesis: Rock, Progressive, Art
The Eagles: Rock, Country Rock, Harmonious
The Doors: Rock, Psychedelic, Mysterious
Janis Joplin: Rock, Blues Rock, Raw Emotion, female vocals
Jimi Hendrix: Rock, Psychedelic, Guitar Virtuoso, male vocals
The Who: Rock, Hard Rock, Theatrical
Black Sabbath: Heavy Metal, Doom
Iron Maiden: Heavy Metal, Epic, Theatrical
Judas Priest: Heavy Metal, Power, Leather
Motorhead: Heavy Metal, Rock’n’Roll, Aggressive
Slayer: Thrash Metal, Aggressive, Dark
Ozzy Osbourne: Heavy Metal, Dark, Theatrical, male vocals
Skrillex: Dubstep, Electronic, Intense, male vocals
Calvin Harris: EDM, Dance, Festive, male vocals
Avicii: EDM, Melodic, Euphoric, male vocals
Arctic Monkeys: Indie Rock, Garage, Cool
Tame Impala: Psychedelic Rock, Dreamy, Mellifluous
The Strokes: Indie Rock, Cool, Raw
Vampire Weekend: Indie Rock, Eclectic, Upbeat
Kings of Leon: Rock, Emotional, Raw
The Killers: Rock, Synthpop, Anthemic, male vocals
System of a Down: Metal, Political, Eccentric
Radiohead: Alternative Rock, Experimental, Atmospheric
Foo Fighters: Rock, Alternative, Energetic
Muse: Rock, Progressive, Theatrical
Tool: Progressive Metal, Dark, Complex
Rage Against the Machine: Rap Metal, Political, Aggressive
Pearl Jam: Grunge, Rock, Emotional
Soundgarden: 90s Grunge, Heavy, Dark
Alice in Chains: Grunge, Dark, Melodic
Sigur Rรณs: Post-Rock, Ethereal, Atmospheric, Icelandic
Bjรถrk: Alternative, Experimental, Unusual, female vocals
Enya: New Age, Ethereal, Calm, female vocals
Deadmau5: Electronic, House, Progressive
Marshmello: EDM, Dance, Happy
Zedd: EDM, Dance Pop, Energetic, male vocals
The XX: Indie Pop, Minimal, Atmospheric
Lana Del Rey: Pop, Sadcore, Cinematic, female vocals
Kacey Musgraves: Country, Pop, Mellifluous, female vocals
St. Vincent: Art Rock, Eclectic, Unusual, female vocals
Childish Gambino: HipHop, Funk, Thoughtful, male vocals
SZA: RnB, Neo Soul, Emotional, female vocals
Frank Ocean: RnB, Soulful, Introspective, male vocals
Tyler, The Creator: HipHop, Eclectic, Unusual, male vocals
Solange: RnB, Soul, Artistic, female vocals
Brockhampton: HipHop, Alternative, Collective
Janelle Monรกe: Funk, RnB, Sci-Fi, female vocals
Mac DeMarco: Indie Pop, Slacker Rock, Chill, male vocals
Rufus Du Sol: Electronic, Dance, Atmospheric
Bon Iver: Indie Folk, Ethereal, Intimate, male vocals
Florence + The Machine: Indie Rock, Dramatic, Ethereal
Jack White: Rock, Blues, Raw, male vocals
Gary Clark Jr.: Blues Rock, Soulful, Gritty, male vocals
Leon Bridges: Soul, RnB, Retro, male vocals
Brittany Howard: Rock, Soul, Powerful, female vocals
Alabama Shakes: Rock, Blues Rock, Soulful
Glass Animals: Psychedelic Pop, Groovy, Eclectic
Portugal, The Man: Alternative Rock, Psychedelic, Catchy
FKA Twigs: RnB, Electronic, Avant-Garde, female vocals
The National: Indie Rock, Melancholy, Introspective
MGMT: Psychedelic Pop, Electronic, Playful
Empire of the Sun: Electronic, Pop, Theatrical
Grimes: Art Pop, Electronic, Experimental, female vocals
James Blake: Electronic, Soul, Minimalist, male vocals
The War on Drugs: Indie Rock, Heartland Rock, Melodic
Sufjan Stevens: Indie Folk, Baroque Pop, Intimate, male vocals
Bonobo: Downtempo, Electronic, Ambient
Caribou: Electronic, Psychedelic, Dance
Four Tet: Electronic, Ambient, Textural
Jamie xx: Electronic, House, Minimal
Nicolas Jaar: Electronic, Experimental, Atmospheric, male vocals
Flying Lotus: Electronic, Experimental HipHop, Fusion, male vocals
Thundercat: Funk, Jazz, Experimental, male vocals
Kamasi Washington: Jazz, Fusion, Epic, male vocals
Massive Attack: Trip Hop, Dark, Atmospheric
Portishead: Trip Hop, Dark, Cinematic
Aphex Twin: IDM, Electronic, Experimental, male vocals
Boards of Canada: IDM, Downtempo, Nostalgic
Burial: Dubstep, Ambient, Mysterious
J Dilla: HipHop, Soulful, Experimental, male vocals
MF DOOM: HipHop, Abstract, Lyrical, male vocals
Kendrick Lamar: HipHop, Conscious, Lyrical, male vocals
Blink-182: emo pop rock, male vocals
Green Day: Punk Rock, Aggressive, Youthful
Phoebe Bridgers: Bedroom, grungegaze, catchy, psychedelic, acoustic tape recording, female vocals