During this experience, one thing I have found I really struggle with is strumming patterns, so that has been my focus this week. I find remembering and staying on the pattern while playing the chords with my left hand, so I looked at various strumming patterns and read articles on how different Ukulele players strum, and many use their index fingers, and I tried that, but I am afraid that my finger will dislocate, so I decided it was safer to stay strumming with the side of my thumb. I learned how to read strumming patterns, and practiced them slowly, and aimed for accuracy. The examples provided are incredibly helpful! They are still challenging, but I have been practicing while watching a movie because it makes it become muscle memory much faster, and the multitasking of watching something and playing helps set up playing and singing! Once I get the hang of these patterns I think my playing will improve quite a bit.

Some sources I used: (Unfortunately some of these links will not embed!)

https://www.ukulele-tabs.com/strumming-patterns.html

https://takelessons.com/blog/ukulele-strumming-patterns-z10

32 Ukulele Strumming Patterns