Hello!

After almost two months of practicing the Ukulele almost everyday and learning my favourite song “Riptide” by Vance Joy, I have finally filmed and uploaded my video to YouTube for Midterm. Here is the link.

Although this is far from perfect, I am so proud of myself. I had never played the Ukulele before this class and I have come a long way since the beginning of January. I sat down for nearly 2 hours and filmed many videos and this was the best one out of all of them. I almost perfectly strummed the DDU UDU pattern through the entire song. I was able to sing the whole song while playing which surprisingly was the most difficult part!Although I am proud go my accomplishments, there is room for improvement. I must be quicker from the switch to Am to G. I have gotten better over the past couple of weeks, however I still have some room for improvement. As well, I should have may thumb lower behind strings. I should barely be able to see my thumb but this takes a lot of skill. For my next song, my goal will be to improve my thumb positioning, and be quicker on those chord switches.

I am so proud of myself and am eager to learn my next song!

LBoucher