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Under the Double Eagle

intermediate mandolin

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This song was actually written in the late 1800's and made famous by American composer John Philip Sousa. But that hasn't kept it from leaking over into bluegrass circles, where I think it belonged in the first place! This is a great song in the key of C that helps you concentrate on speed and power!

Doublestops Key of G

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  1. Marcy Kern ·

    Is there a jam track for this at a slower tempo? 90 is still a bit quick for me.

  2. Gene Sowell ·

    Try it without the pick for a few passes. Sounds silly but it told me my right hand was doing too much.

  3. Rita Alvarez ·

    Take the capo off and play it in open G a few times, then put it back. Helped me hear it.

  4. Katie Clark Support ·

    Try measure 3 on its own at half tempo, and keep your right hand rolling even when the left hand is behind. The right hand is the metronome.

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