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🎹 Suno Keyboard Tricks & Formatting Cheat Sheet
🔹 What Does [ ] Mean in Suno?
Square brackets [ ] are NOT lyrics.
They are instructions that tell Suno how to structure, perform, or arrange the song.
Think of them as stage directions for the music.
✅ What Suno Uses [ ] For
• Song structure
• Energy changes
• Vocal delivery
• Arrangement shifts
🚫 What NOT to Put in [ ]
• Full lyric sentences
• Dialogue
• Emojis
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🧱 Core Song Structure Tags
Use these to control the flow of the song:
[Intro]
[Verse]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Hook]
[Bridge]
[Breakdown]
[Outro]
These tags help Suno:
• Change melodies
• Adjust intensity
• Create transitions
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🎭 Descriptive Brackets (Advanced Control)
You can add emotion, tone, or energy inside brackets.
[Verse – intimate, low energy]
[Chorus – big, emotional, layered vocals]
[Bridge – stripped down, vulnerable]
✨ Best used for:
• R&B
• Pop
• Gospel
• Cinematic & ambient music
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🎤 Parentheses ( ) = Background Vocals / Ad-libs
Parentheses often register as background vocals or side comments.
I tried to stay strong
(so strong)
Great for:
• Hooks
• Harmonies
• Call-and-response moments
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🧠 Line Break Control (Rhythm Trick)
Short lines = tighter rhythm
Long lines = smoother flow
Example:
I miss you
Late nights
No calls
vs.
I miss you in the late nights when the phone don’t ring
Use line breaks like drum hits.
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⏸ Empty Lines = Pauses & Breath
Blank lines often create:
• Natural pauses
• Beat drops
• Emotional space
[Chorus]
I tried to hold on
But you already let go
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🔊 Capitalization = Emphasis
Capital letters can increase intensity.
I tried to call you
YOU NEVER ANSWERED
⚠️ Use sparingly to avoid shouty vocals.
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🔁 Repetition = Catchier Hooks
Repeating a line helps Suno:
• Lock the melody
• Strengthen hooks
• Improve memorability
I don’t wanna lose you
I don’t wanna lose you
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🎼 Minimal Lyrics = Better Music
Too many words can rush vocals.
✨ Leave space for:
• Instrumentals
• Groove
• Emotion
Less lyrics often = better results.
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🧪 Meta Instructions (Optional)
These may work depending on genre:
[Instrumental break]
[Beat drop]
[No vocals]
Results may vary—but when it works, it WORKS.
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🚫 Common Mistakes
• Overloading every line with instructions
• Writing long paragraphs
• Treating Suno like a screenplay
• Putting lyrics inside [ ]
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📌 Quick Symbol Cheat Sheet
Symbol Purpose
[ ] Section / performance instruction
( ) Background vocals / ad-libs
Line breaks Rhythm & pacing
Empty lines Pauses & breath
Repetition Stronger hooks
CAPS Emphasis / intensity
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🎯 Pro Tip
If the song sounds crowded:
Remove words before adding instructions.
Space = vibe.
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Use this cheat sheet as a writing companion or teaching handout for Suno creators.
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🎹 Suno Keyboard Tricks & Formatting Cheat Sheet
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