The Troll Variations
for a soloist
by
Tom Duff
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Instructions

This piece is for a soloist playing any instrument.

Alternate sections are marked Say and Play. The Say sections are spoken or sung to an improvised tune in a stentorian and condescending manner, as a traffic court judge lecturing a recidivist speeder. Read as though the text makes perfect sense, even though its grammar and meaning may make sudden, unexpected turns.

The Play sections use an ordinary five-line staff with oval note heads () interspersed with diamond () and cross () note heads. Play in a manner that contrasts with the lecturer's attitude. Be mocking or solicitous or calm or resigned or anything else appropriate.

You can play in concert with other performers, who may play other versions of this piece, or other any other materials, composed or improvised. When playing with others, the Say sections should be performed as disruptively as possible, and the Play sections should be played sensitively, with utmost regard to enhancing the performance of the other players.

Score

Say: Note: no response.

Play:


Say: Those were the guesses. I identified one of length, and you've done nothing to support Pudge's notion that the discussion has been on every post of mine.

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Say: Just beware posters like Doe.

Play:


Say: On the contrary, the length of another piece that is based on the stage isn't what you preach and play it on your part.

Play:




Say: Check out the PBS video. Packed London house.

Play:




Say: That's your problem.

Play:


Say: So, using your reasoning, anyone who does not indicate any high thoughts about you. Consult your dictionary.

Play:




Say: Not necessarily. Bolero must be sufficient to accomplish that goal. Giving a solo as the Bartok a "masterwork", yet each concerto features a different section.

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Say: On what basis do you call whatever is sitting in your desk chair "objective evidence"?

Play:




Say: I didn't answer my own question. It was to my posting that your reply was made.

Play:


Say: Incorrect, though after the context has been on every post of mine.

Play:


Say: So have I. Here's an example: In other words, you're a certifiable net.kook.

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Say: On what basis do you say that? In the definition.

Play:


Say: It has something to do with what you're talking about.

Play:


Say: Yes you did; look at the same subthread.

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Say: Of what, allegedly?

Play:


Say: Classic pontification.

Play:


Say: Your memory needs some work.

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Say: The theme of Niccolo Paganini represents the "same materials" in this discussion is occurring.

Play:




Say: There is no such composition.

Play:


Say: On what basis do you make that claim?

Play:


Say: Where did I allegedly turn on you?

Play:


Say: Actually, nobody has been "baiting" me.

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Say: Illogical.

Play:


Say: If you have a logical argument.

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Say: Evidence, please. Where have you been?

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Say: The troll in this discussion because that's dealing with something that "decent people" do.

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Say: What kind of horse as Jim.

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Say: That's twice now that you've posted to do nothing but make personal attacks. I've been posting here since a few years ago.

Play:




Say: The aforementioned work qualifying, in my mouth at that moment.

Play: