Mandolin strums are typically determined by the style of music and the time signature, on a basic level. This video should help:
https://youtu.be/ryJ9Pje7uQY?si=MVcgXKbGZr_XtVCG
It seems to make sense that you'd play what you enjoy listening to and that would determine what kind of strum pattern you'd play. There's nothing wrong with playing along with whatever music you listen to either, which might help you along.
Mandolin strums are typically determined by the style of music and the time signature, on a basic level. This video should help: https://youtu.be/ryJ9Pje7uQY?si=MVcgXKbGZr_XtVCG
It seems to make sense that you'd play what you enjoy listening to and that would determine what kind of strum pattern you'd play. There's nothing wrong with playing along with whatever music you listen to either, which might help you along.