How to ask a neighbour to turn the music down in English

1. Your neighbour has friends over, and their music is coming through your shared wall.
2. You start a hospital shift at 6:30 tomorrow morning, so you need to sleep soon.

Say each line out loud from its hint, then tap to check.

1. 1 · Open

   A friendly way to start an awkward conversation

   “Hi, sorry to bother you this late.”

2. 2 · Explain

   Focuses on the sound rather than blaming anyone

   “I'm next door, and the music's coming through the wall quite loudly.”

   Gives a clear reason for your request

   “I've got a hospital shift at half six, so I need to get some sleep soon.”

3. 3 · Ask

   Polite and natural without sounding too formal

   “Would you mind turning it down a bit, please?”

   “Keep it down” is the everyday way to say it

   “Could you keep it down after eleven?”

4. 4 · Push back

   Firm without becoming unfriendly

   “I understand, but it's still loud enough to keep me awake.”

5. 5 · Meet halfway

   Offers a practical compromise

   “If the music's staying on, could you turn the bass down at least?”

6. 6 · Wrap up

   Ends warmly while keeping the request clear

   “Thanks, I'd really appreciate it.”

It describes the problem gently and uses a natural spoken request.