Since the last check-in, I have made lots of progress. Here are some of the things I have improved on, and some things that I am still working on.

Improvements/ Accomplishments:

  1. I have finished learning “You are my sunshine” and can now play it with minimal mistakes.
    1. F chord is still not 100% each time, but it is much improved over my last check-in.
  2. I can now tune the ukulele very easily with the app tuner.
  3. I am successful in my use of a strumming pattern throughout an entire song.
  4. I can keep time with “You are my Sunshine”.
  5. I am using all the correct fingers for the chords and my hand posture is much better. It is closer to the ideal C shape that was talked about in class.

Things I am still working on:

  1. I have started learning my second song “Who am I”. I can play most of it except for a fingerpicking section, as well as, an interruption in the strumming pattern for a few counts. I will continue to practice this song to have it mastered by the next check-in.
  2. I am still struggling to hold the ukulele properly. I have a hard time keeping it in place while I am playing. I am going to play standing up this week to try and master it.
  3. I also need to practice more this week as I won’t be able to take my Ukulele home over reading break.