TL;DR
jazz, bebop, smooth saxophone, walking bass, piano comping, swing feel, improvisation, sophisticated harmonies, brushed drums
Jazz in Suno requires precise instrumentation and subgenre direction. Without specifics, you get generic lounge music. These prompts cover bebop energy, smooth jazz polish, modal exploration, and classic swing. Each template is tuned for authentic jazz feel with proper rhythmic swing and harmonic sophistication.
bebop jazz, uptempo, virtuosic saxophone, walking upright bass, piano comping, fast swing, complex harmonies, improvisational feel
smooth jazz, laid-back groove, soprano saxophone, electric piano, subtle synth pads, polished mix, relaxed and sophisticated
jazz fusion, funky, electric bass slap, distorted guitar, rhodes piano, complex time signatures, high energy, technical precision
swing jazz, big band, brass section, walking bass, brushed drums, crooner vocals, 1940s vintage warmth, danceable
modal jazz, atmospheric, sparse piano, muted trumpet, slow tempo, introspective, Miles Davis influence, cool and contemplative
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
Output sounds like elevator music |
Add bebop or uptempo and specify virtuosic improvisation |
No swing feel |
Explicitly add swing feel, syncopated, or rhythmic pocket tags |
Wrong instruments dominating |
List primary instrument first: lead saxophone or lead trumpet |
Harmonies too simple |
Add sophisticated harmonies, extended chords, or jazz voicings |
Drums too busy or too sparse |
Specify brushed drums, ride cymbal, or driving swing drums |
Use tags like improvisational feel, virtuosic solo, and bebop vocabulary. Specify the lead instrument for the solo section. Adding jazz phrasing or swing articulation helps Suno generate more authentic melodic lines rather than generic runs.
Smooth jazz is most forgiving because it has predictable structure and polished production. Bebop requires more precise prompting to avoid chaotic output. Start with smooth jazz, soprano saxophone, laid-back groove for consistent results.
Use swing jazz, big band, full brass section, saxophone section, walking bass, brushed drums. Adding 1940s or vintage warmth helps. For arrangements, specify call and response or brass stabs for authentic big band dynamics.
Yes, but specify the style clearly. Use jazz crooner, scat singing, or jazz vocalist female. Add sophisticated phrasing or jazz articulation. Without direction, vocals default to pop style which clashes with jazz instrumentation.
Anchor fusion with a clear groove first: funky, tight pocket, or driving rhythm. Then add fusion elements like distorted guitar or synth layers. Specify complex but controlled or technical precision to prevent chaos.
HookGenius generates optimized prompts and lyrics automatically.