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Off to California - a hornipe

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April 30, 2015 - 3:04 pm

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Ignoring the flubs, am playing Off to California as in a hornpipe rhythm? Am I exaggerating the rhythm?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lQ5RT6pE_k&feature=youtu.be

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Flubs aside, that's pretty much the hornpipe rhythm. A hornpipe, does have a distinctive rolling/bouncy rhythm. It's ONE two THREE four, ONE two THREE four. Or if you prefer WAterMElon, WAterMElon...

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Thanks!! As I have been searching the internet for explanations I have heard so many say that most people aren't true to the hornpipe and "flatten them out." I want to be as true as possible.

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Good job. I love hornpipes as they are just so much fun. I'm playing one for my next recital.

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Yup ( LOL @flubs aside ) ahaha ! yup I think that's not bad at all ( and no - I didn;t think the rhythm was exaggerated - it is there, and WELL present) ! GO FOR IT !

GO FOR IT and enjoy !

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