Month: August 2026

Ukulele Strum Flexibility

When people first learn the ukulele, they are often introduced to specific strumming patterns. You’ll hear names such as the “Island Strum”, or see patterns written as combinations of down and up strokes: D-DU-UDU, DUDUDU, and so on. These patterns are useful. They help beginners realize that strumming is not arbitrary. These patterns help them