Under the Double Eagle, is an unusual instrumental that is sure
to be an audience favorite. Fretmentor's original transcriptions
of this piece include tablature for guitar, mandolin (standard
notation for fiddle) and banjo is available in the Library.
Coming soon will be recordings for all instruments in slow and
standard speeds. History: Austirian Josef Franz Wagner composed
this 1899 march, in rerference to the double eagle coat of arms
of the Austrio-Hungarian Empire, is also the official regimental
march of the First Austrian Regiment #2. The march was favorite
of American composer John Phillip Sousa. The original German
title for this composition is "Unter dem Doppeladler". The
American version is entitled Under the Double Eagle. Contact
Fretmentor to register for this paid lesson. Please enjoy
listening to the song by clicking on the video below: