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Old habits die hard. In years past when I took up Ukulele without any instruction, I developed the habit of strumming down with my thumb, and up with my index finger. It actually works quite well in its own way. But it isn't the right way to strum. For one thing, it makes chunking very difficult. And it just doesn't work for fast intricate strums. I'm having a heck of a time relearning my right hand. I keep slipping back to the thumb all the time. And, my index finger just feels awkward and useless in the down strum motion. If anyone else has gone through this and can offer any advice or encouragement, I'd like to hear it!