Learn Off to California | Full Irish Music Tutorial with ABCs, Sheet Music & Tab

📘TheBanjoBuddy Bookstore: https://www.thebanjobuddy.com/bookstore Welcome to this tutorial on playing Off to California - a classic traditional Irish hornpipe that’s a staple at sessions across the world. This lesson is suitable for players of all levels, with detailed breakdowns and historical soundbites to bring the tune to life. ⌚ Timestamps ⌚ 00:00 – Intro 00:50– Historical Soundbites 01:32 – Slow Pace 04:38 – First Part Broken Down 07:19 – Second Part Broken Down 10:00 – Fast Pace This tutorial is part of The Banjo Buddy Tune Book series, which features 365 traditional Irish tunes curated for learners and enthusiasts alike. Find the full collection at TheBanjoBuddy.com Whether you're learning banjo, fiddle, whistle, or simply exploring the beauty of Irish music, this hornpipe is a brilliant addition to your repertoire. Pick up your instrument and let's dive in! 🎶🍀 Note: This video includes educational sound clips sourced from historic Irish recordings to enrich your understanding of the tradition. All rights remain with the original artists. ~ 1929, The Flanagan Brothers. The Tunes We Like to Play on Paddy's Day. ~1931, Michael Grogan (accordion). ~ 1937, From Galway to Dublin. Early Recordings of Traditional Irish Music. Peter Guinan ~ 1974, Miko, Pakie and Gussie Russell. The Russell Family of Doolin, County Clare ~ 1989, Paddy Murphy. In Good Hands. Field Recordings from a Pioneer of the Irish Concertina. ~ 2001, Johnny B. Connolly. Bridgetown ~ 2004, Mary Mac Namara, Andrew Mac Namara. Open Hearth.