The first variation of Mozart's Piano Sonata K284, iii sounds a bit more frantic than the original statement of the theme. This is most likely due to the fact that the right hand now has straight triplets until each cadence, giving it a slight compound feel. Also, with there being an extra four notes in almost every measure of the variation, it sounds like the piece is speeding up without it actually doing so, which I'd never really thought of being possible. It is a bit more difficult to discern the harmonic rhythm in this variation due to the left hand being so scarce as well as the increased amount of passing and chromatic passing tones in the right hand; however, it is still almost unmistakably the same, even if some of the chords are just implied. I am able to be confidant in that decision due to the fact that it still functions with two, four bar phrases with the same exact harmonic sequences leading up to the same exact cadence types, the cadences being half cadences. Also, the dynamic markings are the exact same, and in the same spot phrasally, in the variation as they are in the theme. Overall, while listening to this variation especially, it can be confusing at times; however, no matter how many times the right hand dances around the melody, it eventually lands where you're expecting it to based off of the theme.
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