Suno v3.5: Advanced Prompting in the Lyrics Field

With the release of Suno AI v3.5, you now have the tools to generate music with higher audio fidelity and more precise control. This guide introduces an advanced technique to help you get the most out of your prompts for truly exceptional results.

The Challenge: Limited Prompt Space

A common frustration is the character limit in the "Style of Music" field. It's often too short for the detailed, nuanced instructions needed to create a specific sound. How can you tell Suno you want "ethereal female background vocals with a lo-fi aesthetic and a slow, laid-back groove" when you're running out of space?

This guide provides the solution: using the Lyrics field to house your detailed prompts.

The Step-by-Step Method

This technique involves a simple two-part process. First, you'll place a brief pointer in the "Style of Music" field, and second, you'll write a detailed set of instructions in the Lyrics field.

Step 1: Point Suno to Your Details

In the Style of Music field, provide a high-level genre description and add a clear instruction telling Suno to look for more details in the lyrics. This acts as a signpost for the AI.

Example:

Lofi, Chilled, Ambient, Downtempo, Female Vocals—SEE <SONG_DETAILS> IN THE LYRICS FIELD FOR DETAILED INFORMATION

Step 2: Craft Your Detailed Prompt in the Lyrics

Now for the powerful part. In the Lyrics field, before your actual lyrics, create a <SONG_DETAILS> block. Inside this block, you can break down every aspect of your desired song using specific categories. This gives the AI a rich, structured set of instructions to follow.

Example:

<SONG_DETAILS>
[GENRES: Chilled Lofi, Ambient, Downtempo]
[SOUNDS LIKE: Tycho, Bonobo, Nujabes]
[STYLE: Relaxing, Atmospheric, Lush, Clean]
[MOOD: Calm, Serene, Reflective, Dreamy]
[VOCALS: Female, Ethereal, Background]
[ARRANGEMENT: Slow tempo, Laid-back groove, Ethereal textures, Clean guitar melodies]
[INSTRUMENTATION: Clean electric guitar, Synthesizers, Ambient pads, Subtle percussion]
[TEMPO: Slow, 70-90 BPM]
[PRODUCTION: Lo-fi aesthetic, Warm tones, Soft compression, Analog warmth, Masterpiece, Perfectly Recorded, Produced by Emancipator]
[STRUCTURE: Intro, Verse, Chorus, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Outro]
[DYNAMICS: Gentle throughout, Gradual builds and releases, Smooth transitions]
[EMOTIONS: Peacefulness, Contemplation, Tranquillity, Nostalgia]
</SONG_DETAILS>

[Intro]

[Verse 1]
(Your lyrics start here...)

Pro Tips for Better Results

Tip 1: Create a Perfect Intro with the STRUCTURE Tag

By including [STRUCTURE: Intro, Verse, ...] in your details, you tell Suno exactly how the song should be laid out. When you then use the [Intro] tag in your lyrics, Suno is more likely to generate a proper, distinct introduction that matches your vision.

Tip 2: Boost Audio Quality with Production Keywords

Don't underestimate the power of the [PRODUCTION] tag. Adding descriptive terms like Masterpiece, Perfectly Recorded, Studio Quality, Hi-Fidelity, and Analog Warmth can significantly improve the final audio quality, making it sound more professional and polished.

Tip 3: Don't Overcomplicate: When Simple is Better

While this detailed method offers incredible control, it's not always necessary. Sometimes, a simple, direct prompt in the "Style of Music" field can produce amazing results. The key is to experiment!

For a quick and effective prompt, try a more direct approach like this:

[slap bass funk fusion, experimental jazz fusion, hifi, clear production]

Conclusion

This method of embedding detailed prompts within the lyrics field is a game-changer for controlling your music generation in Suno AI v3.5. It allows you to bypass character limits and provide the AI with a clear, comprehensive blueprint for your song. While it requires some experimentation, this technique significantly enhances the output quality and gives you the creative flexibility to produce the exact sound you're looking for.