Week 2: Clarity and Articulation!

Welcome to Week 2 of the Mozart Challenge.

Now that the notes are starting to settle, this week we shift our focus to something essential in Mozart’s style: clarity of articulation and shape of phrase.

Mozart’s music often looks simple on the page, but its beauty comes from how clearly each musical idea speaks. Every slur, staccato, and gesture contributes to the character of the phrase.

Your goal this week is to make the music speak more clearly.

Your Focus for the Week

Continue working on the same Mozart piece you chose in Week 1.

Spend time exploring:

• Where each phrase begins and ends
• How the articulation shapes the character
• Where the music feels like it’s asking a question or giving an answer

Try to imagine the music as spoken language. Mozart often writes phrases that feel conversational.

Practice Prompts

Try one or two of these ideas in your practice:

• Practice your piece slowly with exaggerated articulation
• Shape each phrase as if it were a sung melody
• Lighten repeated notes so the texture stays transparent
• Experiment with slightly different lengths of staccato or slur

Share Your Progress

If you’d like, post an update this week:

• A short video
• A practice discovery
• A musical question
• Or simply a note about what you’re noticing in Mozart’s style!