The Meditative Variation
Derived from the minimalist style, this variation presents rhythm changes in its barest harmonic statement.
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The Dark Blue Song Variation
This variation, the second to use the blues form, is built around the tension inherent in "blue notes."
The Ill-Tempered Variation
Bach's music is difficult for many pianists and can be an endless source of frustration. This variation only makes things worse.
The Left Handed Variation
For one hand only, this movement is composed from standard, left handed boogie-woogie patterns.
The Light Blue Fughetta Variation
The first of two movements exploring a blues extension of the original form, this variation is built from several common blues motives.
The Stride Variation
The stride style, a staple of the jazz pianist, is here given an unusual off-kilter treatment.
The Wind-Up Variation
This simple movement is reminiscent of a mechanical music box.
Krupa's Toccata Variation
In the orchestra the piano will be grouped with the percussion section, supporting the claim that it is indeed a cross between a percussion and a stringed instrument. Is the piano really just a big drum?
Hanon's Distracted Virtuoso Variation
Practicing one's scales and technical exercises can be tedious. Here’s what happens when that tedium takes over.
The Changes
The "theme" for this set of variations is presented here in a simple chorale style.
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