The Suno Cheat Sheet — Make Great AI Songs Every Time

Hey {{first name | there}}! 👋

You've met Suno. You know what it does. Now let's make some music.

This is your cheat sheet - the best prompts, the style combos that work, and the tips that separate good AI songs from great ones. Screenshot it. Save it. Use it every time you open Suno. 🎵

Your first song will be ready in under 2 minutes. Let's go! 👇

"An upbeat pop song about Monday mornings and too much coffee, female vocals, catchy chorus, acoustic guitar"

"A happy birthday song for someone who loves dogs, playful tone, ukulele, clapping, children's choir"

"A lo-fi hip hop instrumental for studying, calm, rainy day vibes, vinyl crackle, no vocals"

"A fun jingle for a newsletter about AI, upbeat, techy, memorable, short, male vocals"

"A melancholic indie folk song about missing home, acoustic guitar, soft female vocals, echo reverb"

"An epic orchestral cinematic track, building tension, no vocals, film score style, strings and brass"

"A warm jazz café instrumental, piano and bass, late night atmosphere, no vocals"

"An energetic workout anthem, EDM, heavy bass drop, motivational, driving beat, no lyrics"

"A country song about someone who talks to their houseplants, twangy guitar, humorous, storytelling"

"A 1980s synth-pop song about robots falling in love, retro production, vocoder, catchy hook"

"A Portuguese bossa nova song about a sunset on the beach, acoustic guitar, warm, no rush"

"A dramatic opera piece about losing your phone, soprano vocals, full orchestra, tragic"

"A professional podcast intro, upbeat, modern, 15 seconds, builds energy, no vocals"

"A corporate explainer video background track, positive, forward-thinking, light piano, no vocals"

"A social media reel background track, trendy, energetic, short loops, no vocals"

Use this structure for consistent, great results:

Example: "Upbeat indie pop [genre] + feel-good and optimistic [mood] + about starting a new adventure [topic] + warm male vocals [vocal style] + acoustic guitar and light drums [instruments] + handclaps in the chorus [special detail]"

The more specific you are, the closer the result will be to what you imagined.

These unusual genre combinations produce the most interesting and shareable results:

Type the two genres in your prompt and let Suno blend them. You'll get something no human would think to make - and often it's brilliant.

1. Always generate two versions

Suno creates two variations of every prompt. Always listen to both - the second one is often the better one. Never judge by the first result alone.

2. Be specific about vocals

"Female vocals", "raspy male voice", "choir", "no vocals", "rap" - vocal style dramatically changes the feel of a song. Always specify it.

3. Use the Extend feature for longer songs

If you love the first 90 seconds but want more, click Extend and Suno continues the song in the same style. Build out a full 3-4 minute track this way.

4. Write your own lyrics for personal songs

Switch to Custom Mode and write your own lyrics for birthdays, anniversaries, or anything personal. Suno handles the melody and production - you provide the words.

5. Reference real artists for style

You can include phrases like "in the style of acoustic singer-songwriters" or "inspired by 80s arena rock" - this guides Suno's sound dramatically without naming specific artists.

6. Add production details

Words like "vinyl crackle", "reverb", "808 bass", "studio quality", "live recording feel" change the production style significantly. Experiment with these.

7. Use the Remaster button

Not happy with a song but love the concept? Hit Remaster - Suno regenerates the same song with improved production quality. Often fixes issues without losing what worked.

8. Download and share your favourites

Free plan users can download their songs. Share them with friends, use them as background music for videos, or just keep them for yourself. Your creations are yours to enjoy.

1. Prompts that are too short

❌ "A sad song" ✅ "A melancholic indie folk song about long-distance friendships, soft female vocals, acoustic guitar, slow tempo" Short prompts produce generic results. Add detail and watch the quality jump immediately.

2. Only listening to one version

Suno always generates two. Beginners pick the first one without listening to the second - and often miss the better result.

3. Giving up after one attempt

AI music takes a little experimentation. If a prompt doesn't work, tweak one or two elements and try again. The best songs often come from the third or fourth attempt.

Try making one of these this week:

🥉 Easy: A birthday song for a friend or family member - personalise it with their name and favourite hobby

🥈 Medium: A lo-fi study playlist track - use it as background music while you read the next issue

🥇 Advanced: Write your own lyrics for a song about something you care about, paste them into Custom Mode, and share the result with someone you know

That's your Suno cheat sheet! 🎉

In the next edition we'll be exploring a brand new category - keep an eye on the next Weekly Digest to find out what's coming!

Until then - have fun creating and hit reply to share what you made. I absolutely love hearing what readers come up with! 🎵

Jatin Chawla
Founder, AI Made Simple