Getting Started with Suno AI: Beginner Music Guide

Getting Started with Suno AI (Updated for V5)

Make your first complete track in Suno—fast. Works for Free, Pro, and Premier users. Updated for V5.

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How to Use This Page

Start with the free (newsletter-gated) V5 articles, then decide if you want the paid bundle for deeper training. Always confirm the publish date and version.

Recent Suno Version Timeline

  • V4 — released: Nov 19, 2024
  • V4.5 — launch: May 1, 2025
  • V4.5+ — tools rollout: July 2025
  • V5 — release: Sept 23, 2025

Tip: Pre–May 2025 = V4. May–July = V4.5. Late July = V4.5+. Sept 23+ = V5.

Note: Version changes affect tag behavior, structure, and tools. Check versions so your workflow matches V5.

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What Is Suno V5?

Compared to V4.5, V5 improves tag interpretation, section handling, instrument clarity, and vocals. Concise prompts reduce retries.

Plans: Free, Pro, and Premier

  • Free: limited credits, watermark. Practice fundamentals.
  • Pro: more credits, commercial rights, Replace/Extend tools.
  • Premier: ~10k credits monthly for heavy creators.

Quick Start: Your First Song in 5 Steps

  1. Pick: 1–2 genres + 1 mood.
  2. Write: a short Style Prompt.
  3. Add: a Lyrics field with [Intro], [Verse], [Chorus], [Outro].
  4. Generate: make 2 versions, compare results.
  5. Refine: Replace a weak section or Extend with a callback.

What’s New vs. V4.5

  • Tag fidelity: genres, moods, instruments followed more closely.
  • Structure: section markers respected with higher accuracy.
  • Sound clarity: instruments cut through more cleanly.
  • Simpler is better: focused prompts outperform overloaded ones.

Sample Prompts

Style Prompt examples:

  • Pop + EDM, uplifting mood, bright synth leads, clean mix
  • Folk + Cinematic, somber mood, acoustic guitar and strings, warm texture
  • Trap + Gospel, epic mood, 808 bass and gospel choir, clean mix

Lyrics field skeleton:

[Intro: Low Energy, Pads]

[Verse]
I walk the road with heavy eyes
The sky is dark, but hope still flies

[Chorus] [Energy: High] [Instrument: Choir]
We rise, we rise, we break the chains
Together strong, our song remains

[Outro: Fade]

Best Practices

  • Limit to 1–2 genres, 1 mood, 1–2 instruments.
  • Use positive cues: “clean mix,” “vinyl hiss,” “tape-saturated.”
  • Structure tags = roadmap, even without lyrics.
  • Work in stages: Draft → Refine → Extend.

Common Pitfalls

  • Too many tags = confusion. Simplify.
  • Flat chorus? Add [Energy: High] + 1 instrument.
  • Missing instrument? Describe more clearly.
  • Sections blending? Ensure headers are separate lines.

Accessibility & Learning Paths

Most beginners progress faster with one simple setup: 1 genre, 1 mood, clear structure. This helps screen-reader users and keeps your workflow simple.

Next Steps

  • Join the free community to unlock V5 articles.
  • Read the series; log prompts and repeat winners.
  • Consider the paid bundle if you want deeper training.

Quick FAQ

Are the V5 articles free?

Yes—free with a subscription to The Righteous Beat (no cost).

What is paid?

V5 digital downloads and the Bee Righteous training bundle are paid products.

Where do I subscribe?

Subscribe here: The Righteous Beat (Free).