Theme

This piece features numerous suspensions. After the suspension, the resolution should be played so that it gradually fades away. The piece transitions into a double dominant midway, so increase the tension in that section.

• Var1 Consider the smooth movement of a violin and play legato. Imagine a string quartet.
• Var2 Again, imagine a string quartet.
• Var3 This is a dynamic variation. The sixteenth notes do not necessarily need to be played legato; playing all notes staccato can also be enjoyable.
• Var4 Consider this a canon, requiring independence of voices. For example, in the first two measures, try to shape the lines of the first and second violins so that they sound like two distinct voices.
• Var5 Above all, timing is crucial in this variation. Play the precise timings of the small triplets, etc., without any deviation, so that it sounds like 3/4 time.
• Var6 This variation, full of Haydnesque humor, stands out. Try to create a sense of depth using a wide range of timbres and dynamics.