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Song creation · MYMU GUIDE

An easy brief for your custom song

Describe your music through its purpose, scene, emotions, and references—even without knowing genres.

MyMu music guide · Published October 23, 2026

Start with where the music will be used, not its genre

“Bright music” means different things for a wedding entrance, café, or short brand video. Describe the scene, audience, and musical role first to give a clear direction without technical terms.

Try: “BGM for a 30-second café video; narration must be clear, with a logo in the final 3 seconds.” Specify whether the music leads or supports speech and visuals.

Use a few mood words and describe what to avoid

“Warm and lively but not childish” is clearer than a mood word alone. Instead of just “premium,” add audible details such as sparse instruments and a calm low-register sound.

You can say “soft keys” or “short, bouncy bass” without naming instruments. Describe the movement it should accompany, not just whether it is fast or slow.

Explain what you like in each reference

References communicate direction. For several tracks, explain “light drums in A, expanding chorus in B.” Verses and choruses differ even within one song, so include specific sections.

Describe rhythm texture, instrumentation, or vocal distance rather than asking to copy melody or lyrics. Separate what inspires you from what should be newly created to make an original song.

Match lyrics and length to the actual use

For lyrics, list required words, exact names and pronunciation, language, and phrases to avoid. A gift song can start with the relationship, one message, and a shareable memory. Avoid unnecessary personal data.

For video, scene changes matter as well as total length: “New scene at 15 seconds, logo from 27.” For looping BGM, mention that the end must join the beginning.

Be specific about revisions when choosing a preview

Say what to keep and change: “I like the chorus energy, but fewer instruments in the first 10 seconds.” Choose the closest preview and prioritize changes instead of combining every feature from every version.

For public or commercial use, clarify media, advertising, editing/redistribution scope, file requirements, and rights in advance. Terms vary with production methods and tools; receiving files does not automatically transfer all rights.

Before you finish preparing

  • Have you described the scene, audience, and musical role?
  • Have you described both desired and unwanted moods?
  • Have you explained the useful elements and sections in each reference?
  • Have you checked length, essential lyrics, timing, and usage scope?