🎵 Master Suno AI Metatags for Precision Music Creation

Gary Whittaker

🔄 This article was originally published on June 24, 2024, and updated on April 16, 2025.

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How to Use Suno AI Metatags in v4

With the upgraded natural language processing, metatags are still placed within the old format of custom instructions. However, you can now incorporate more natural, conversational instructions that work in tandem with the AI’s capabilities.

✅ Example of Correct Instruction Format:

Old Format (Suno AI v3.5):
"Mood: Energetic | Genre: Pop | Instrumentation: Electric Guitar, Synths | Vocals: Female Lead"

Updated Instruction (Suno AI v4):
"Use an energetic mood with a pop genre, featuring electric guitar, synths, and a female lead vocal."

⚠️ While this article was originally built around Suno v3.5 tags, everything here remains compatible with Suno v4.

🎼 Full Suno AI Metatag Categories

🎵 Song Structure Metatags

[Intro], [Verse], [Pre-Chorus], [Chorus], [Post-Chorus], [Bridge], [Outro], [Hook], [Break], [Fade Out], [Fade In]

🎹 Instrumental Metatags

[Instrumental], [Guitar Solo], [Piano Solo], [Drum Solo], [Bass Solo], [Instrumental Break]

🎤 Vocal Metatags

[Male Vocal], [Female Vocal], [Duet], [Choir], [Spoken Word], [Harmonies], [Vulnerable Vocals], [Whisper]

🎯 Specific Elements Metatags

[Catchy Hook], [Emotional Bridge], [Powerful Outro], [Soft Intro], [Melodic Interlude], [Percussion Break]

🌌 Atmosphere and Mood Metatags

[Eerie Whispers], [Ghostly Echoes], [Melancholic Atmosphere], [Euphoric Build], [Serene Ambience]

📈 Dynamic and Progression Metatags

[Building Intensity], [Climactic], [Orchestral Build]

🎧 Genre and Style Metatags

[Hip-Hop Beat], [Rock Fusion], [Synthwave-Pop]

🕺 Rhythm and Tempo Metatags

[Four-on-the-Floor], [Syncopated Rhythm]

🎛️ Production and Effect Metatags

[Reverb Heavy], [Drum Machine]

📖 Narrative and Structural Metatags

[Story Intro], [Plot Development]

🎼 Specific Sound Metatags

[Bittersweet Harmony], [Pulsing Synth]

🌍 Cultural and Regional Metatags

[Celtic Fiddle], [Afrobeat Rhythm]

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Use [Climactic], [Afrobeat Rhythm], and [Pulsing Synth] in your next Suno build.

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https://jackrighteous.com/blogs/guides-using-suno-ai-music-creation/bookmark-this-suno-ai-a-z-prompts-guide-a-to-c

D–E Prompt Guide – Dance, EDM, Electro Swing, and Emotional styles
https://jackrighteous.com/blogs/guides-using-suno-ai-music-creation/bookmark-this-suno-ai-a-z-prompts-guide-d-e

G–I Prompt Guide – Genre complexity and rhythm diversity
https://jackrighteous.com/blogs/guides-using-suno-ai-music-creation/explore-more-suno-ai-prompts-guide-g-i-for-music-creation-mastery

J–M Prompt Guide – Jazz, Metal, and mid-alphabet creativity
https://jackrighteous.com/blogs/guides-using-suno-ai-music-creation/continue-your-journey-suno-ai-prompts-guide-j-m-for-music-creation-mastery

N–O Prompt Guide – Neo-Soul, Noise Rock, Opera, and Orchestral
https://jackrighteous.com/blogs/guides-using-suno-ai-music-creation/continue-your-journey-suno-ai-prompts-guide-n-o

P–S Prompt Guide – Pop, Psytrance, Samba, Synthwave and more
https://jackrighteous.com/blogs/guides-using-suno-ai-music-creation/continue-your-journey-suno-ai-prompts-guide-p-s-for-music-creation-mastery

T–Z Prompt Guide – Trap, Trance, Vaporwave, Zydeco, and final styles
https://jackrighteous.com/blogs/guides-using-suno-ai-music-creation/finish-strong-suno-ai-prompts-guide-t-z-for-complete-music-creation-mastery

Master Tempo in Music – Full tempo breakdowns from Lento to Prestissimo
https://jackrighteous.com/blogs/guides-using-suno-ai-music-creation/master-tempo-in-music-comprehensive-guide-to-tempo-tags

Build Intensity Prompt Guide – Drive energy, tension, and progression
https://jackrighteous.com/blogs/guides-using-suno-ai-music-creation/suno-ai-build-intensity-prompt

Metatags Guide – Master tag-based structure in Suno v3.5 and v4
https://jackrighteous.com/blogs/guides-using-suno-ai-music-creation/understanding-suno-ai-a-comprehensive-guide-to-metatags

Advanced Prompt Techniques – Meta tags, fine-tuning, rhythm tricks, expert prompts
https://jackrighteous.com/blogs/guides-using-suno-ai-music-creation/advanced-techniques-for-mastering-suno-ai-music-prompts-a-deep-dive

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    2 comments

    I was able to check out your profile and really liked the tracks where I saw you used some of your recommendations, good stuff! https://suno.com/@spinningradios550 for anyone just seeing this thread.

    Gary Whittaker

    Solid list – thank you! I can recommend:
    For rhythm and tempo – “Mixolydian” generates a distinct and interesting result.
    For genre and style – “Turntablism” is fun but scratches can be overpowering.
    For production and effects – “Delays” subtly adjusts the timing, sound and feel of a track.
    For dynamic and progression – “Cinematic” alters structure and sound dramatically with similar outcomes, and is best used sparingly.

    Chas

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