The AJ Suno V5
Starter Guide

Welcome to the Suno V5 Starter Guide! This guide will teach you how to get predictable, consistent outputs instead of random junk.

Suno V5 is an AI music generation tool that creates songs from your prompts. Unlike earlier versions, V5 understands context, emotion, and musical structure. But most beginners get frustrated because Suno seems random — one generation sounds perfect, the next is completely wrong.

The truth? Suno isn't random. You just need to learn the core systems: structure tags, vocal delivery tags, and basic mix/production. Master these fundamentals, and you'll get clean, consistent tracks every time.

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What You'll Learn

• How Suno V5 interprets your prompts
• Using structure tags to organize your songs
• Basic vocal delivery tags
• Basic production and mix tags
• Ready-made prompts for pop, hip-hop, and rock
• Basic troubleshooting (wrong vocals, messy mix, genre confusion)

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Who This Guide Is For

• Complete beginners to Suno
• Casual users who want better results
• Content creators needing simple music
• Anyone frustrated with inconsistent Suno output

"Master the basics first. Once you understand structure tags, vocal tags, and production tags, you'll get consistent results every time."

Let's get started!

Suno V5 uses three main systems working together to create music:

1. The Interpretation System

This reads your prompts and tags, understanding what you want. When you write:

[Verse | soft vocal | intimate]

Suno understands you want a quiet, personal-sounding verse.

2. The Composer System

This creates the actual music: melodies, chords, rhythms, and arrangements. It decides what instruments play when.

3. The Production System

This shapes the final sound: reverb, compression, stereo width, and overall mix quality.

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The Key Rule

Why V5 Is Better

• Better structure understanding — It knows the difference between verses and choruses
• More consistent — Follows your tags more reliably
• Smarter defaults — Makes better musical choices when you're not specific
• Respects exclusions — If you say "no autotune," it actually won't use autotune

Now that you understand the basics, let's learn how to write effective prompts.

The style prompt is the most important part of your song. It tells Suno what genre, tempo, and overall vibe you want.

The Rules

Element	Limit
Character Limit	1,000 characters
Format	Comma-separated terms

Stay under 1,000 characters. Text after the limit is ignored.

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What to Include

1. Tempo (BPM)

120 BPM

This tells Suno how fast your song should be. Different genres have different typical BPMs.

2. Genre

pop, rock, hip-hop, electronic

Be specific. "Hip-hop" is okay, but "90s boom bap" or "modern trap" is better.

3. Instruments

electric guitar, drums, bass, piano

List the main instruments you want to hear.

4. Vocal Style

male vocal, female vocal, gritty, clean

Describe the voice you want.

5. Mix Style

modern punch, wide stereo, warm analog

How should the final mix sound?

6. Exclusions (Optional but Helpful)

Exclude: no autotune, no melisma

Tell Suno what you DON'T want.

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Simple Style Prompt Examples

Pop Song

120 BPM, pop, modern pop, synth, drums, female vocal, clean delivery, bright mix, wide stereo, Exclude: no heavy distortion

Rock Song

130 BPM, rock, electric guitar, live drums, bass, male vocal, raw delivery, warm analog, Exclude: no electronic drums

Hip-Hop Track

140 BPM, hip-hop, trap, 808 bass, trap drums, male vocal, gritty delivery, modern punch, Exclude: no melisma, no pop vocals

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Common Mistakes

❌ Too vague: good music, nice beat

✅ Better: 120 BPM, pop, synth pop, modern production

❌ Contradictory: quiet intimate vocals, loud stadium rock

✅ Better: Choose one vibe and stick with it

❌ Too long: Going over 1,000 characters means parts get cut off

✅ Better: Keep it concise, under 1,000 characters

Structure tags are the foundation of your song. They tell Suno which part of the song you're writing.

Every section of your lyrics should start with a structure tag.

Basic Structure Tags

How Structure Tags Work

Each structure tag tells Suno how to treat that section:

Tag	What It Does
[Intro]	Sets up the song, usually instrumental, lower energy
[Verse]	Storytelling section, calmer delivery
[Pre-Chorus]	Builds tension before the chorus
[Chorus]	Main hook, maximum energy, fullest sound
[Bridge]	Contrast section, different feel from verses/chorus
[Outro]	Ending section, often fades out

Basic Song Structure

Here's a simple structure you can use:

[Intro]
(Instrumental intro)

[Verse 1]
Your first verse lyrics here...

[Chorus]
Your chorus lyrics here...

[Verse 2]
Your second verse lyrics here...

[Chorus]
Your chorus lyrics again...

[Outro]
(Ending)

Why Structure Tags Matter

Without structure tags, Suno doesn't know where verses end and choruses begin. You'll get a messy, unstructured song. With structure tags, Suno creates proper song sections with the right energy levels.

Vocal tags control how the voice sounds and is delivered. You combine them with structure tags like this:

[Verse | soft vocal]
[Chorus | belting]
[Verse | rap verse]

Basic Delivery Tags

Gender & Voice Type

Common Vocal Tag Combinations

[Verse | soft vocal | intimate]
[Chorus | belting | full power]
[Verse | rap verse | gritty vocal]
[Bridge | whispered vocals | emotional]

Fixing Common Problems

Problem: Wrong Gender Voice

Solution: Specify in BOTH your style prompt AND your tags:

Style Prompt: ... male vocal, baritone ...
Tags: [Verse | Male Vocal]

Problem: Chorus Too Loud/Screaming

Solution: Add control tags:

[Chorus | clean vocals | controlled delivery]

Problem: Too Much Vocal Flourish (Melisma)

Solution: Add to your style prompt:

Exclude: no melisma

Production tags control the final sound: reverb, stereo width, mix quality, and effects.

Mix Quality Tags

Reverb & Space Tags

How to Use Production Tags

Combine them with structure and vocal tags:

[Verse | soft vocal | close-mic | dry mix]
[Chorus | belting | wide stereo | cathedral reverb]

Fixing Mix Problems

Problem	Fix
Muddy/unclear mix	[Clean Modern Mix | Wide Stereo]
Too much reverb	[Dry Mix | Close-Mic]
Lacks impact	[Modern Punch | Wide Stereo]
Too harsh/bright	[Vintage Warmth]

Here are complete, ready-to-use examples you can copy and customize.

Example 1: Simple Pop Song

Style Prompt:

120 BPM, pop, modern pop, synth, drums, bass, female vocal, clean delivery, bright mix, wide stereo, Exclude: no heavy distortion

Lyrics with Tags:

[Intro]
(Instrumental intro, synth pad)

[Verse 1 | Soft Vocal | Intimate]
Walking down the street tonight,
Everything feels right,
The city lights are calling me,
This is where I want to be.

[Chorus | Belting | Wide Stereo]
This is my moment,
This is my time,
Nothing can stop me,
I'm feeling fine.

[Verse 2 | Soft Vocal]
Another day, another chance,
I'm taking every opportunity,
Living life without a plan,
Just being who I want to be.

[Chorus | Belting | Full Power]
This is my moment,
This is my time,
Nothing can stop me,
I'm feeling fine.

[Outro]
(Fade out)

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Example 2: Simple Hip-Hop Track

Style Prompt:

140 BPM, hip-hop, trap, 808 bass, trap drums, male vocal, gritty delivery, modern punch, Exclude: no melisma, no pop vocals

Lyrics with Tags:

[Intro]
(808 pattern, minimal)

[Verse 1 | Rap Verse | Gritty Vocal]
I'm on my grind, working every day,
Got my goals in sight, I'm here to stay,
Building my empire, step by step,
No time for sleep, no time to rest.

[Chorus | Gang Vocals | Aggressive]
We're on top, we're on top,
Nothing's gonna make us stop,
We're on top, we're on top,
Rising to the top.

[Verse 2 | Rap Verse | Gritty Vocal]
They said I couldn't do it, I proved them wrong,
Now I'm moving forward, I'm moving strong,
Every obstacle I face, I overcome,
This is my story, this is my song.

[Chorus | Gang Vocals | Full Power]
We're on top, we're on top,
Nothing's gonna make us stop,
We're on top, we're on top,
Rising to the top.

[Outro]
(808s fade out)

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Example 3: Simple Rock Song

Style Prompt:

130 BPM, rock, electric guitar, live drums, bass, male vocal, raw delivery, warm analog, Exclude: no electronic drums

Lyrics with Tags:

[Intro | Electric Guitar | Building]
(Guitar riff)

[Verse 1 | Raw Vocal | Live Drums]
I've been waiting for this moment,
All my life I've been alone,
But now I see the light ahead,
I'm never going back home.

[Pre-Chorus | Building]
Something's changing in the air,
I can feel it everywhere.

[Chorus | Belting | Full Band]
This is who I am,
This is what I do,
I'm breaking free,
I'm starting new.

[Verse 2 | Raw Vocal]
The past is behind me now,
I'm moving forward fast,
No more looking back,
This moment's built to last.

[Pre-Chorus | Building]
Something's changing in the air,
I can feel it everywhere.

[Chorus | Belting | Maximum Energy]
This is who I am,
This is what I do,
I'm breaking free,
I'm starting new.

[Outro | Guitar Riff]
(Ring out)

Having problems? Here are quick fixes for common issues:

Problem	Quick Fix
Wrong gender voice	Specify in style prompt AND tags: [Male Vocal] or [Female Vocal]
Chorus too loud/screaming	Add: [Chorus | clean vocals | controlled]
Too much vocal flourish	Add to style prompt: Exclude: no melisma
Muddy/unclear mix	Add: [Clean Modern Mix | Wide Stereo]
Too much reverb	Add: [Dry Mix | Close-Mic]
Song structure is messy	Make sure every section starts with a structure tag: [Verse], [Chorus], etc.
Wrong drums (electronic when you want live)	Add: [Live Drums] in tags, and Exclude: no electronic drums in style prompt
Genre sounds wrong	Be more specific in style prompt. "Hip-hop" is vague. Try "90s boom bap" or "modern trap"

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If Nothing Works

1. Simplify — Remove extra tags, use just structure tags
2. Check your style prompt — Make sure it's under 1,000 characters
3. Try a different BPM — Some genres work better at specific tempos
4. Start over — Sometimes a fresh start helps