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I just came from outside, where I saw buzzing scooters and chai steam near a tea shop.
Can words alone make melody, with these sounds running in my mind?
I came inside thinking if I should check Suno v5 for this, as people say it’s good.
SUNO launched its v5 version just a few days back.
This launch is quite different, and I am hoping to test a faster idea-to-audio loop. If it has more control over the language and will it provide repeatable results?
And, my definition of win is after the experiments, I want to hum a song track tomorrow morning.
I became excited for my test.
I am not a producer or a DAW wizard, but I just want to check with my prompting skills.
So, I chose a quiet corner.
Put on my headphones.
Started with a blank prompt.
Here are the Battle-tested formulas, real examples, and tweakable modifiers for reliable results — no DAW wizardry required.
After hours of testing and tweaking, here are the 10 ready-to-use copy-and-paste prompts.
1) Indie-Pop Anthem (Chantable Hook)
Use when: You want radio-ready, big chorus, clean guitars + synths. Template “Indie pop, [102–112] BPM, [bright / nostalgic / hopeful] mood. Vocal style like [Artist A x Artist B]. Topic: [theme]. Structure: intro (4 bars) → verse → pre → anthemic chorus with a 4-word repeat → verse 2 → bridge → double chorus. Instruments: clean guitar arps, warm pads, tight kick. Mix: modern, wide stereo, crisp hats. Lyrics: simple, 5th–7th grade.” Example “Indie pop, 108 BPM, hopeful. Vocal like The 1975 x LANY. Topic: second chances at midnight. Structure as above; 4-word hook: ‘we glow again tonight’.” Modifiers: “stacked gang vocals in final chorus”, “+1 dB vocal presence”, “-1 dB @ 250Hz.”
2) Lo-Fi Study Loop (No Harsh Highs)
Use when: Chill, loopable beats for reels/YouTube study. Template “Lo-fi chillhop, [70–84] BPM, warm + cozy. Instruments: swung drums, vintage Rhodes, soft bass, subtle vinyl. Minimal humming hook, few words. Structure: intro (8 bars) → A section → B section → outro; loop-friendly, no abrupt stops. Master: soft, -12 to -11 LUFS vibe.” Example “Lo-fi chillhop, 78 BPM, rainy window mood. Hummed hook, Rhodes + brushed snare. Two sections A/B for 60-sec loop.” Modifiers: “vinyl crackle low,” “low-pass @ 12kHz for softness,” “no harsh sibilance.”
3) Melodic House Sunrise (Festival Lift)
Use when: Uplifting dance with emotional drop. Template “Melodic house, [120–126] BPM, euphoric sunrise vibe. Female lead vox, airy. Theme: [running into the sunrise / healing / reunion]. Structure: short verse → pre-lift → drop with side-chained bass + bright plucks → verse 2 → build → final double drop. Mix: punchy low-end, clear mids, wide leads.” Example “Melodic house, 124 BPM, euphoric. Theme: ‘running into sunrise.’ Two drops, bright supersaw lead.” Modifiers: “white-noise risers,” “filter sweep into drop,” “write a chantable 6–8 syllable hook.”
4) Trap 808 Banger (Hook First)
Use when: Hard drums, memorable chant hook. Template “Trap, [130–150] BPM half-time feel. Dark/Swagger mood. Hook-first writing: punchy 1-bar chant repeated. Elements: rattling hats (triplets), tuned 808, sparse keys. Structure: hook → verse → hook → verse → outro. Vocal: confident, tight ad-libs.” Example “Trap, 140 BPM, moody swagger. Hook: ‘Run it back now.’ Minimal piano, heavy 808 slides.” Modifiers: “808 in key of [X],” “clip 808 @ -0.5dB TP,” “ad-libs wide L/R.”
5) Cinematic Trailer Pop (Big Lift + Choir)
Use when: TikTok/YouTube trailer energy with pop chorus. Template “Cinematic pop, [88–110] BPM. Orchestral pads + modern drums. Epic pre-chorus lift → explosive chorus. Optional light choir ‘oohs’ under hook. Theme: [resilience/victory]. Dynamic arcs, hits, whooshes. Master: loud but clean.” Example “Cinematic pop, 96 BPM, triumphant. Strings swells, tom fills into big chorus. Hook phrase: ‘We rise, we run.’” Modifiers: “low brass stabs,” “reverse cymbal into chorus,” “choir low in mix.”
6) Acoustic Folk Story (Verse-Led)
Use when: Lyric-centric storytelling, intimate vocal. Template “Acoustic folk, [84–100] BPM, intimate/confessional. Fingerpicked guitar, light shaker, soft pads. Narrative verses with specific imagery; chorus sums the message in one memorable line. Structure: intro → V1 → chorus → V2 → bridge (new angle) → chorus.” Example “Acoustic folk, 92 BPM, autumn city walks. Chorus: ‘The leaves know how to let go.’” Modifiers: “breathy close-mic vox,” “room reverb small,” “lyric grade 6–7.”
7) Synthwave Night-Drive (Retro Clean)
Use when: 80s glow, neon nostalgia, smooth vocals. Template “Synthwave / retrowave, [84–108] BPM, nostalgic night-drive. Instruments: analog bass, gated snares, chorus guitars, Juno pads. Vocal: soft, dream-pop. Structure: 8-bar intro → verse → pre → chorus with hook on the 1 → instrumental break → final chorus.” Example “Synthwave, 100 BPM, midnight highway. Hook: ‘Neon in our veins.’ Gated snare, chorus guitar.” Modifiers: “tape wow/flutter subtle,” “stereo widening on pads,” “+1.5 dB @ 10kHz air.”
8) Afro-Pop / Amapiano Groove (Feel-Good)
Use when: Danceable, percussive, call-and-response chorus. Template “Afro-pop / Amapiano hybrid, [102–114] BPM. Log drum grooves, shaker patterns, bright guitar licks. Call-and-response chorus, easy to chant. Theme: [celebration / weekend]. Bridge: drop instruments for vocal moment, then full groove return.” Example “Amapiano-pop, 110 BPM, weekend vibe. Call: ‘Where we go?’ Response: ‘Right here now!’” Modifiers: “percussion fills every 8 bars,” “crowd ‘hey’ layers,” “swing 55–58%.”
9) K-Pop Hook Factory (Section Contrast)
Use when: Hyper-catchy, multi-section energy switches. Template “K-pop, [120–132] BPM. High contrast: rap-leaning verse → melodic pre-chorus lift → massive ear-worm chorus with stacked harmonies → post-chorus chant. Sparkly synths, tight drums, bass drops. Theme: [confidence/glow-up]. English-dominant with simple bilingual ad-libs.” Example “K-pop, 126 BPM, glow-up theme. Post-chorus chant: ‘Shine it up!’ Harmonies stacked.” Modifiers: “talk-rap lines in verse,” “vocal chop hook in post,” “sparkle FX fills.”
10) Indo-Fusion Pop (Modern + Desi Touch)
Use when: Contemporary pop with subtle Indian flavor — great for reels. Template “Indo-fusion pop, [96–110] BPM. Modern drums + sub bass, light Indian instruments (santoor/sitar plucks), tanpura pad (very subtle). Vocal: modern pop lead, occasional Hindustani-style melisma on pre-chorus. Theme: [monsoon, city nights, long-distance]. Structure: intro → verse → pre with sargam hint → big pop chorus → bridge with tabla groove → final chorus.” Example “Indo-fusion pop, 100 BPM, monsoon nostalgia. Sitar flourishes, soft tanpura bed; pop chorus ‘Back to you tonight.’” Modifiers: “no cliché scales; keep fusion tasteful,” “tabla only in bridge,” “modern mix, not filmi.”
First Plays: 3 Mini Case Studies (each 120–160 words)
Track A — “Sunrise on MG Road”
- Patterns: Style Blender + Narrative Seed
- v1: pretty pad bed, chorus mushy.
- v2 tweak: add “vinyl crackle,” lower BPM 96→92 → more sway.
- v3 tweak: specify “pre-chorus lifts on ‘stay’” → hook locks.
- Verdict: keeper; morning playlist energy.
Track B — “Don’t Scroll Past My Heart”
- Patterns: Hook-First + Structure-Strict
- v1: hook lands; kick too EDM.
- v2 tweak: add negatives “no EDM kicks, no sidechain pump” → snappier, organic drums.
- v3 tweak: “handclaps only in pre” → chorus breathes.
- Verdict: chantable; social-first teaser.
Track C — “Chai Stall, Last Train”
- Patterns: Narrative Seed + Language Switch
- v1: sweet but busy backing vocals.
- v2 tweak: “single harmony line on last word of chorus” → cleaner lift.
- v3 tweak: “acoustic guitar strum on 2 & 4 only” → conversational feel.
- Verdict: heart track; bilingual ear-worm.
Quick Mix & Master Targets (Cheat Card)
- Pop/EDM: -9 to -7 LUFS; true peak ≤ -1 dB
- Lo-Fi: -12 to -11 LUFS; low-pass highs softly
- Vocal clarity: +1–2 dB @ 8–10 kHz (air)
- Mud control: -1 dB @ 200–300 Hz
- Glue: 2:1 comp, ~2 dB GR on bus (optional)
After hours of experimentation with this work, what surprised me was that when your prompts are clear, they can beat clever metaphors.
Best takes are not from generic overhauls but came from small BPM nudges.
Now, I am inviting you to create your wildest mashup and put it in the comments.
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