How to Serenade a Woman

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Last Updated: October 6, 2021

Serenading a woman is a grand, romantic gesture. Woo her with a song that is meaningful and well-rehearsed. Even if your voice is a little shaky, she’ll still appreciate your effort and courage.

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Selecting a Romantic Song

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Choose a meaningful song. The song you select should reflect this grandness and represent your feelings for the woman. Pick a song that is meaningful to the two of you as a couple. Alternatively, you can woo her with a song that is special to her.^{[1]
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- If you’re struggling to pick a song, opt for a classic love ballad. Popular options include Frankie Valli’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” and Paul McCartney’s “Maybe I’m Amazed.”
- Pick a song in your vocal range.
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Decide if you will sing acapella or with instrumental accompaniment. In addition to selecting a song, you need to decide how you will perform it. This decision is largely based on your comfort and skill level. There are several options to consider:
- Will you sing it acapella (without instrumental accompaniment)?
- Will you play an instrument, like guitar or piano, as you sing?
- Will you sing along to a musical track?
- Will you find musicians to accompany you?^{[2]
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Practice. When you serenade a woman, preparation is key! Before the big day, devote time to learning the lyrics and rehearsing the song. Once you’re confident in your ability to sing the song, you can serenade the special lady in your life.
- If you aren’t singing acapella, don’t forget to rehearse with the musical track, instrument, or musicians.
- If you’re not able to mastering singing while playing an instrument, don’t stress out. Choose to leave the instrument at home and sing acapella instead.^{[3]
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Serenading That Special Someone

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Select a date to serenade her. When you decided to serenade the special lady in your life, chances are you had an occasion in mind. If not, that’s okay—spontaneous serenading is always appreciated. Perhaps you want to serenade this woman on her birthday, Valentine’s Day, or your anniversary. Alternatively, you could serenade her as part of a marriage proposal or even a dance proposal.
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Choose an appropriate location. When selecting a location, you should always take the woman’s personality into consideration. Is she an incredibly private person or does she love being in the spotlight? If the woman is shy and/or private, she will not appreciate being serenaded in a public setting. Instead, opt for an intimate and secluded setting. If the woman revels in attention, pick a public place, like a restaurant or a local park. You could even organize a flash mob!^{[4]
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Singing to your lady. Once the moment arrives, go for it! You’ve prepared and planned for this day. Sing with confidence and a smile on your face. If you make a mistake, brush it off and keep going.^{[5]
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Considering Other Options

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Hire a musician or group to serenade her. If singing isn’t for you, consider hiring a musician or group to perform for her. Instead of stressing out, you can snuggle up with the woman and enjoy the concert. If you feel moved, you could even ask her dance.
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Play an instrument. Are you a talented instrumentalist? Instead of singing, woo her with your skill on the violin, saxophone, or piano. In addition to impressing her, you’ll also highlight one of your many unique skills.
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Make a romantic playlist. If you are not at all musically inclined (or maybe just a little shy), it is still possible to express your feelings through music. Create a playlist with romantic and meaningful tunes. During your next date, turn on the playlist. At the end of the night, send her home with a copy of the special mix.^{[6]
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