Music generation: prompts, lyrics, controls and credits
Set up a music request, use the Prompt and Lyrics fields, choose available controls and find help with playback or unexpected results.
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Give your lyrics a musical direction
Choose a music entry
Open Music Generator to describe a track, supply lyrics and choose model controls. Open the Music workspace to explore music tools and your music.
Prompt and Lyrics serve different jobs
Describe genre, instruments, mood, pace and vocal direction in Prompt. Put words you wrote or have permission to use in Lyrics. Leave Lyrics blank to request an instrumental.
Music Generator controls
Choose a music model, then use its available genre, mood and duration options. Changing the model can change the controls and estimate.
Music Generator controls
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Prompt | Required description of the sound and arrangement. |
| Lyrics | Optional separate text field; blank for an instrumental request. |
| Genre | None, Indie Pop, Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, Electronic, Lo-Fi, Ambient, Cinematic, Folk / Acoustic, R&B / Soul, Jazz, Classical or Country. |
| Mood | None, Uplifting, Chill, Energetic, Melancholy, Dreamy, Epic, Romantic, Dark or Playful. |
| Duration | Use the durations offered for your selected model. The saved 60-second requests returned shorter tracks; check the completed audio before fitting it to a timed project. |
| Model and estimate | Choose a music model to see its controls and the estimate for your selection. |
Try a different arrangement
Use the first acoustic folk prompt in the lesson for an instrumental, with Lyrics blank. Replace “gentle brushed drums” with “no drums or percussion” to request another take. This creates a new track without using the first recording as input.
Access and AI music generation cost
Music generation requires Plus or purchased credits. Signup and promotional credits alone do not unlock the music models. Choose your model and options to see the current estimate; each new generation is a separate request. Review completed usage in Usage History and contact support about unexpected charges.
Find and inspect your result
Open Recent runs in Music Generator, select the completed request and use Open file to review its audio and file details. Listen through the ending and check the actual file type and length. The saved Music 3 examples returned WAV files; format and length can vary by model and result.
Troubleshoot before another request
Problem and next step
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| The clip is shorter than requested | Use the actual file length for planning. Keep the selected duration and result details; request support if the delivery is unexpected. Another generation is not a guaranteed duration fix. |
| Unwanted voice or instrument | Check the Lyrics field and simplify the arrangement. Change one instruction and compare the whole new track; instrument compliance is not guaranteed. |
| Lyrics are omitted or changed | Compare the performance line by line with the supplied words. Simplify sections or try another request only after reviewing the estimate. |
| Processing stalls or fails | Keep the run/error details and inspect its status and reported usage before resubmitting. Contact support about unexpected charges; do not assume a refund. |
| The result does not play | Reopen the completed request from Recent runs and try Open file. Keep the run/file details for support if playback is still unavailable. |
Commercial use, lyrics and royalty claims
Use lyrics and inputs you own or have permission to supply. Before publishing, selling or distributing a track, check the selected model/provider and Gab terms for your intended use. Do not assume every generated track comes with the same rights.