Summer windows down
116 BPMUpbeat summer pop, bright synth plucks and clean electric guitar, punchy drums, female vocal, big sing-along chorus about driving with the windows down.
AI music prompts by genre
A free library of copy-ready prompts for AI song generators such as TaloMusic and Suno, grouped by genre. Each prompt names the tempo, instruments, voice and mood.
- Pop prompts95–125 BPM (most often 100–120)
- Lo-fi hip-hop prompts70–90 BPM
- Trap prompts130–160 BPM (felt at half-time, 65–80)
- R&B prompts65–100 BPM
- Afro house prompts118–125 BPM (often 122)
- Deep house prompts118–124 BPM
- Rock prompts100–160 BPM
- Country prompts70–130 BPM
- Acoustic folk prompts70–110 BPM
- Cinematic prompts60–130 BPM
What is a Suno prompt?
A Suno prompt is the text you give an AI song generator to describe the music you want. In Suno's simple mode it is a song description; in custom mode it is the "Style of Music" field, with lyrics written separately. The same prompts work in TaloMusic and Udio, because they all turn plain-language style descriptions into music.
The prompt formula
Most good prompts follow the same order: genre and era, mood, tempo, three or four instruments, the voice, and what the song is about. For example: "Warm 90s R&B, 84 BPM, Rhodes and soft 808s, silky female vocal, about a slow Sunday morning." That is about 20 words, enough detail to steer the model without confusing it.
Description mode vs lyrics mode
- Description mode: write one prompt that includes the topic. The AI writes the lyrics. Best for quick ideas, instrumentals and gifts.
- Lyrics mode: put your own lyrics in the lyrics box and keep the prompt for style only. Best when the words matter.
Common prompt mistakes
- Naming artists. Most generators block them; describe the sound instead.
- Listing ten instruments. The mix gets muddy; pick three or four.
- Contradicting yourself: "calm, aggressive, upbeat ballad".
- Forgetting the voice. Say "no vocals" for instrumentals, or describe the singer.
- Writing a paragraph. Keep it under about 40 words.
Quick checklist
- Genre and era: "90s R&B", "modern country", "afro house".
- Mood: one or two words, e.g. "hopeful, nostalgic".
- 3–4 instruments: "Rhodes, soft 808s, finger snaps".
- Voice: gender, tone and delivery, or "no vocals".
- Topic: what the song is about, with one concrete detail.
Pop prompts to start with
Bedroom heartbreak
98 BPMMid-tempo bedroom pop, soft synth pads, finger-snaps and a muted bass, intimate breathy female vocal, bittersweet chorus that lifts in the last repeat.
Lo-fi hip-hop prompts to start with
Rainy study session
78 BPM · instrumentalLo-fi hip-hop instrumental for studying, soft Rhodes chords, lazy swung drums, warm bass, rain and vinyl crackle, no vocals.
Late-night café
84 BPM · instrumentalLo-fi jazz hop instrumental, muted trumpet melody, brushed drums, upright bass, café ambience, mellow and cozy.
Trap prompts to start with
From nothing
140 BPMHard trap, long distorted 808s, rapid hi-hat rolls, dark bell melody, confident male rap, chant hook about building from nothing.
Melodic trap
150 BPMMelodic trap, airy guitar loop, auto-tuned male vocal hook, smooth rap verses, emotional and late-night.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good prompt for an AI song generator?
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Name the genre, the mood, 3–4 instruments, the voice and what the song is about, in one or two sentences. Example: "Warm indie pop, jangly guitars, soft drums, female vocal, hopeful chorus about taking the long way home."
Do these prompts work in Suno?
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Yes. They are plain-language style and story descriptions, so they work in Suno, Udio and TaloMusic. Paste them into the style or description field.
Should I name artists in my prompt?
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No. Describe the sound instead (instruments, tempo, vocal tone). Most generators block or ignore artist names.
How long should a music prompt be?
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One or two sentences, roughly 20–40 words. Longer prompts tend to blur together.