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Mozart variations - Full score.mp3 At the request of Monarcheon, I am uploading a single file for the mp3 and a single file for the score. None of the notes or markings, etc., has been changed, although a couple of changes were made by removing my name from each variation, for example, since that wouldn't have made sense in a single file. Thanks to the above posters for listening and commenting! "Inverted" might have been the correct word. The theme is G, Eb (or E, in the major), D, C. In the third variation, though, it goes G, C, D, E, ascending rather than descending. If I had completed more of the variations, it might have been more balanced, though I would not presume to be able to write at Mozart's level!... ;) There certainly is a risk when using a theme from such a great movement (some have argued it's Mozart's best concerto finale) and Mozart himself wrote variations on it. As I was getting close to the deadline, I suddenly realized I had written down a few too many of the major-key variations and not enough of the minor-key ones, so that's why it is a bit biased toward the major. Thanks :) Maybe you enjoy it BECAUSE you don't (or can't?) write in that style? I know there are many pieces (not simply classical) which I love but which wouldn't come naturally at all to me, or maybe I wouldn't even make an attempt at writing that way but admire it greatly, maybe all the more because it's beyond me how they came up with it. As for the fourth variation, I felt that there was enough movement going on in the upper voices and that a pedal was needed. If it had been a full orchestra, I think this would have been covered by handing it to the brass and/or bassoons and then maybe the lower strings would have been needed to give more power to the violas and second violin. (Someone with real-life experience, please feel free to chime in about how the balance would work out.) A small part of the bass line in Variation VI (one octave up, one octave down) also references the earlier variation as a way to tie it in a bit. Thanks for listening! EDIT: Is there a way to stop the below file from playing at the same time as the above? It seemed like I loaded this page and both played at once.

I have some stuff for solo cello; is it alright if I bring it up to alto clef and send it along? I'll also revise some of my solo viola stuff and send it over as well.

If you really want to improve at this, I would recommend doing a little bit of study on the instrument - even without taking lessons or playing it, just get enough knowledge on the instrument so that you can finger it in your head. The most important thing to consider is if the player needs to shift to reach the double stop and the has to shift back. I enjoyed your variations overall, here's a few notes: Variation 1: m.24 if you want that slurred but still spaced as it sounds in the recording, put a tenutos (the line over a note) in. Variation 2: I don't know anyone who can pluck that fast one those speedy licks. It sounds nice, but the violin family is pretty different from a guitar. Variation 3: I like this one, nice and ominous, good buildup, though I feel the ending could have been a little bit more satisfying. Variation 4: I like it. Variation 5: This one is very fun. Most violists won't like having to go to fifth position and then down to third in the last measure like but I think it's fine. Variation 6: This one is enjoyable, but the cello double stops do not look fun at all. Generally, you don't want to give octaves sequentially on the same two strings besides the one's they can do in first position. For instance, open C to third finger C on G string and first finger D on C string to fourth finger D on G string. If you then make them do a E octave they would have to slide up and slide back down afterwards, which is generally unwanted and makes intonation incredibly difficult. Varation 7: This one has a good speed for pizzicato, this is doable. Variation 8: This is pretty. My only note is it looks like you you forgot to add the slurs in m.41. Variation 9: a Db to F third is physically impossible on the C string, same goes for Db to Gb (same as F# - still played on C string). It would require you to play two notes simultaneously on one string. All in all, nice job, and props to you for getting this done though I'm sure you've been very busy.

@KJthesleepdeprived Thanks for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Perhaps eventually when I have more spending money I'll get a proper VST for better realizations of my stuff. It's funny how that works too, as I saw danishali's Brahms shortly after I finished listening to the piece as well. Also, you didn't come off as pretentious in the slightest, don't worry.