Carl Teike's lyrics & chords

Carl Albert Hermann Teike (February 5, 1864 – May 22, 1922) was a German composer who wrote over 100 military marches and 20 concert works. Born the son of a blacksmith in Stettin-Altdamm, Pomerania, Teike was the fourth of 14 children in his family. He began studying music when he was 14, playing a variety of instruments. When he was 19, he joined the army of Württemberg as a musician in the 123rd König Karls Regiment. He was stationed in the Swabian city Ulm, where he also played French horn and percussion for the orchestras of local the...read more