Suno AI — User Guide
Text to full songs—vocals and instrumentation.
Strengths
- Generate complete songs including vocals instead of just accompaniment
- Supports multiple music styles (pop, rock, jazz, classical, etc.)
- The generation speed is fast, it takes about 30 seconds to generate a song
- Support custom lyrics
- Free version has 50 points per day (about 10 songs)
Best for
- Create background music for video content
- Personal music creation and inspiration exploration
- Create theme songs for brands or events
- Learn music composition and arrangement
- Generate music material of a specific style
Quickly generate the first song
The operation of Suno is very simple, and a complete song can be generated in just a few words.
Generate songs with simple descriptions
Enter in Suno's creation interface: "A Chinese pop song about city night, Upbeat rhythm, with electronic elements, The lyrics describe the feeling of walking alone under the neon lights of the city, A little lonely but full of hope" Click Create and wait about 30 seconds
Suno generates two versions of the song (you can choose the better one),
Contains complete vocals, melody and accompaniment,
The lyrics match the description very well,
The music quality is close to professional.
The description contains three elements: mood, style, and theme, and the generation effect is best.
Use custom lyrics
Switch to "Custom" mode and fill in: Lyrics: [Verse 1] Morning light shines through the gaps in the curtains Illuminating the cup of coffee on the table A new day begins again With yesterday’s unfinished dream [Chorus] Go forward, don't look back Every step is a new starting point Go forward, don't look back The future is waiting ahead Style of Music: "Chinese pop, uplifting, piano and strings, female vocal"
Suno generates songs based on custom lyrics,
The melody matches the emotion of the lyrics,
The female voice sings naturally and smoothly,
Beautifully arranged for piano and strings.
The lyrics format uses [Verse], [Chorus], [Bridge] to mark the paragraphs, and Suno will understand the structure better.
Style Description Techniques
Precise stylistic descriptions allow Suno to generate music that is more consistent with expectations.
Common style description reference
Popular music: "upbeat pop, catchy melody, female vocal, 2020s style" Chinese style: "Chinese traditional, guzheng and erhu, peaceful, ancient atmosphere" Electronic music: "EDM, energetic, 128 BPM, festival style, drop" Jazz: "smooth jazz, piano trio, late night bar atmosphere, saxophone solo" rock: "indie rock, guitar-driven, 90s alternative, emotional lyrics" Classical: "orchestral, cinematic, epic, full symphony orchestra, Hans Zimmer style"
The musical styles generated by different style descriptions are obviously different.
The more specific the description (including instrument, BPM, reference artist)
The more accurate the generated effect is.
You can refer to specific artist styles, such as "Taylor Swift style" or "Jay Chou style".
Copyright and commercial use
Understand the copyright rules for Suno-generated music and avoid commercial use risks.
Understand the copyright policies of different packages
Suno's Copyright Policy: Free version: - For personal, non-commercial use only - Generated music annotation "Suno AI" - Not for use in commercial projects Pro version ($8/month): - Available for commercial use - 2500 points per month (about 500 songs) - Downloadable high quality audio Premier Edition ($24/month): - Full commercial copyright - 10,000 points per month - Prioritize queue generation
Commercial use requires at least a Pro subscription,
For personal creation and learning, you can use the free version.
Downloaded audio files can be used in videos (Pro+).
When used in commercial videos, advertisements, etc., be sure to use the Pro version to obtain commercial use rights.
Compared with similar tools
| Tool | Strength | Best for | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suno AI This tool | Generate complete songs (including vocals) with fast speed and diverse styles | Need complete songs, video background music, music creation exploration | Free version / Pro $8/month |
| Udio | Music quality is on par with Suno, some styles are better | Pursue higher sound quality and specific style of music | Free version/paid version |
| ElevenLabs | Speech synthesis is more natural and focuses on dubbing | AI dubbing is required, complete music is not required | Free version/paid version |
| Adobe Podcast | Professional audio processing, noise reduction enhancement | There is an existing recording that needs post-processing | Free version/paid version |
Sources & references:
- Suno AI official website (2025-03)
- Suno User Guide (2025-03)