This guide shows you 6 effective ways to write prompts for Lyria 3 in Gemini to create AI music from text, images, or videos.
With Lyria 3 —the latest music creation model from Google DeepMind—creating music is easier than ever. You can create original 30-second music tracks using text, images, or even video.
To try Lyria 3, simply select Create music in the Gemini app, then type in the prompt. You can choose from pre-made templates or customize lyrics, genre, instruments, and many other elements.
Here are 6 tips to help you get the most out of Lyria 3.
1. Start with text
You can write prompts to create musical pieces with or without lyrics. For example, you could request a song about a favorite dish your mother used to cook, using an Afrobeats style with West African vocals. Or turn everyday situations into music, like creating a 90s punk rock song to remind your roommate to wash the dishes.
Lyria 3's strength lies in its ability to transform any idea—from personal memories to funny stories—into music.
2. Upload images or videos
Besides text, you can also upload images or videos for inspiration. For example, travel photos, pet photos, or personal drawings.
Lyria will analyze image content such as background, color, characters, or emotions to create music that matches that content.
3. Identify the genre and time period.
If you're unsure where to start, you can choose a specific genre or era, such as 90s hip-hop or 2000s pop. Lyria 3 also allows you to combine multiple styles within a single song.
For example, you could create a K-pop-Motown blend or combine classical violin with funk music. Combining multiple styles will make the piece of music more unique.
4. Add more details about the instruments and vocals.
You can have more control over the details by specifying instruments, song structure, or vocals. For example, if you choose 1950s jazz, the song will typically feature a saxophone or trumpet, but you can still add 80s synths to create a unique sound.
You could also describe how the song develops, such as starting with gentle piano music and then transitioning to a powerful climax in the chorus, or adding an instrumental section.
Additionally, Lyria 3 supports vocal creation. You can choose male, female, baritone, soprano, or even choral voices. You can also describe vocal styles as warm, husky, expressive, or gentle, and combine multiple styles within a single song.
5. Write the lyrics yourself or let Lyria create them for you.
You can write your own lyrics by adding the prefix Lyrics: before the content. For example:
Lyrics: Let's go (go); Let's go together.
The part in parentheses will be sung by the background vocals. Since the song is only 30 seconds long, you should keep the lyrics brief.
If you don't want to write the lyrics yourself, just provide a theme such as a love song, a song about success, or a birthday song. Lyria will create suitable lyrics for you.
6. Share the song
Once created, you can download the music as an MP3 or MP4 file and share it on social media or send it to friends. This is a fun way to create unique content for group chats or social media.
With Lyria 3, anyone can create music quickly without needing any music production skills. With just a simple prompt, you can create a completely new piece of music.