🎹 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 ⸻ 🧱 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 ⸻ 🎭 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 ⸻ 🎤 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 ⸻ 🧠 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. ⸻ ⏸ 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 ⸻ 🔊 Capitalization = Emphasis Capital letters can increase intensity. I tried to call you YOU NEVER ANSWERED ⚠️ Use sparingly to avoid shouty vocals. ⸻ 🔁 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 ⸻ 🎼 Minimal Lyrics = Better Music Too many words can rush vocals. ✨ Leave space for: • Instrumentals • Groove • Emotion Less lyrics often = better results.