Off to California

Hornpipe, G, Traditional Irish
Also known as: McGivney’s Fancy

Off to California - Traditional Irish Hornpipe. Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org

Recordings

Audio – Comhaltas: Off to California – session recording from the album Foinn Seisiún Volume 2

Sheet Music

As always for traditional tunes, the musical notation and chords do not indicate the “right” way to play the tune, but are a useful reference.

Sheet music with chords for Off to California, traditional Irish hornpipe in G major. Arrangement by Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org

Play from the Dots

Slow tempo 50bpm

Moderate tempo 70bpm

Sets

Examples of sets that include this tune.

TrailJams Jacky Tar Hornpipe Set: Off to California (traditional Irish hornpipe); Jacky Tar (traditional hornpipe). Illustration copyright 2023 Jonathan Lay. trailjams.org — Jacky Tar Hornpipe Set

Jacky Tar Hornpipe Set:Off to California (G) / Jacky Tar (Em)
Off to California / The Rights of Man

References and Resources

For those who want to dig deeper, here are some other resources.

Book – Foinn Seisiún, Volume 2 — Published by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann