Whats the diffrence between a Partita and Variations?

Well a variation is a set of pieces based on one theme (cue Paganini Variations or Mozart's variations on the theme of twinkle twinkle little start) Don't know the technical definition of partita but the Bach Partitas are a set of dance like pieces set in the same key.

[quote name='joolsters' date='Apr 22 2008, 12:06 AM' post='691302']
Mozart's variations on the theme of twinkle twinkle little start



Its actually 'Ah vous dirai-je Maman !'

Yes you are right a Partita has several , usually dance like movements but thematic material is unrelated, unlike variations.

trigger happy fingers.

Yeah I used the proper title ('Ah vous dirai-je Maman') when I asked if my quintet would like to give my arrangement a try, and they gave me a puzzled look. Then I said Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars and they said yes immediately. It's like when I mention Largo from Dvorak 9 no one has a clue, but once you say the Hovis advert then everyone understands...*sigh*

But isn't it nice to have a loftier mind than some!!

(By the way, love your signature re the horn!)