So, I thought for my 200th post, and 6 months of Shamisen Playing, that I’d finally post some video of me playing. Harley was my co-host for the day. 
Uhm, enjoy? 
XOXO
Ahhh!!! 
This is so awesome!!! Not only shweet that you hit 200 posts (so quickly too! :P) but at last we see the real Lorraine! What a treat for all of us!!
Haha! That was cute with Harley staring at the camera as you’re playing! ;-D.
I thought that was rather good, Lorraine! Well done. And complete with the harmonic ding! at the end.
Just 'cause it’s fun. A very fitting line to end on.
This video made my whole weekend, Lorraine!
And after watching this, I even more want to see you host a show with Kevin!
Lol - I guess I’ll have to get a passport one of these days, huh? Thank you, Kyle, YOUR post made MY weekend!
Harley is actually deceptively sweet in this video, the second before this, he was trying to bite me! HAHA, he’s actually a horrible little dog that I love more than anything!
It’s so frustrating, some days I’m really playing unbelievably well, and then the next day, I can’t even get through a song. Today was not a great day, of course! (But … I had makeup on, so I decided to make the video!) I hope to get more consistency with more practice.
Thanks for making my weekend! Are you still in Hawaii??? Lucky lucky!! XOXOXO!!
Congrats to your 200th post!
Very nice playing going on here.
I’m still practicing this piece, too.
You’re right about consistency. I expercience the
same, and as you stated, it will come with lots of practice.
So what piece are you going to learn next 
cheers
Ale
Thanks Ale! You guys are so sweet!
I’ve been working a LOT on Yasaburo Bushi and Ringo Bushi, and just started on Rokudan. I’m just getting to where I can play Rokudan without having to stop and really read the music. I also work on plinking out little stuff of my own, just playing scales and such and trying to come up with new music.
Hrm, I might make Harley and Lily act out the story of Yasaburo and his poor wife next … (Yes, I have a few more chihuahuas, lol.)
Nice job lorraine! Your playing is coming along really well!
P.s … Your dog is very cute lol
Thank you, Liam, you are so sweet to say, and to have watched the video! XOXO!
Oh, just for fun, here is Dr. Harley and Mr. Hyde’s OTHER personality … horrible little dog that he is
Hey Lorraine - while admittedly your performance was enjoyable, I think the most fun was the captions… (particularly Harley “messing with your chi”(!!!) :-D). Keep up the good work. Are we going to see you in Hirosaki?
Oh, just for fun, here is Dr. Harley and Mr. Hyde’s OTHER personality … horrible little dog that he is
OMG!
HAHAHA!!! Now that was precious look into the MacDonald household. Complete with your hubby going, “HARLEY!” from the other room. ;-D
I’ve gotta say, Harley growl sounds like me when I’m being woken up.
I enjoyed a lot on your 200th post, Lorraine!!! I love your collaborating doggy especially.
Harley the scene stealer…o dear.
Lovely playing, you’re doing so well, well done!
Great fun and great playing Lorraine
Thank you guys! I’m glad you liked the video. I had a lot of fun making it. XOXO