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How to Use Suno AI Music: Complete Beginner's Guide 2026

By TLDL

Learn how to use Suno AI music generator step by step. From account creation to your first song - complete tutorial for beginners in 2026.

How to Use Suno AI: Complete Beginner's Guide

Suno AI has made music creation accessible to everyone. This guide walks you through creating your first AI-generated song.

Getting Started

1. Create an Account

Visit suno.com and sign up:

  • Free tier available (limited credits)
  • Pro tier: $10/month for more credits
  • Premier: $30/month for commercial rights

2. Navigate the Interface

The Suno interface has three main sections:

  • Create - Generate new music
  • Library - Your created tracks
  • Explore - Community creations

Creating Your First Song

Basic Prompt Structure

[genre] with [instruments], [mood], [tempo] BPM

Example:

"Upbeat pop with synth, happy mood, 120 BPM, summer vibes"

Using Style Tags

Suno recognizes these tags:

  • [intro], [verse], [chorus], [bridge], [outro]
  • [instrumental]
  • [drop]

Example:

"[verse] Romantic piano melody, [chorus] Full band with drums, [bridge] Strings only"

Tips for Better Results

  1. Start Simple - Don't overcomplicate your first prompts
  2. Be Specific - "80s synthwave" works better than "electronic music"
  3. Iterate - Generate multiple versions and pick the best
  4. Use References - Mention artists for style: "Beatles-style acoustic folk"

Common Issues

Problem: Generated Music Sounds Generic

Solution: Add more specific details - instruments, era, mood

Problem: Vocals Don't Match Style

Solution: Be explicit about vocal style in prompt

Problem: Wrong Genre

Solution: Put genre first in prompt

Advanced: Using Suno Studio

Suno Studio (included in Premier) lets you:

  • Edit tracks after generation
  • Export individual stems
  • Mix and master your tracks

Next Steps


New to AI music? Start with this guide and experiment!

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