Graaf, the composer of the theme for this set of variations, served as Kapellmeister at the court in The Hague. This set of variations was composed in 1766 in The Hague as a record of an improvisation concert held there.

The theme consists of four-measure phrases in an 'a-b-c-a'' phrase structure. All variations are written in G major and 2/4 time, like the theme, and employ the technique of rhythmic variation. Furthermore, throughout the piece, the right hand presents vestiges of the melody, while the left hand provides 'accompaniment' figures. Consequently, no change is observed in the roles of the left and right hands throughout the entire piece. The tempo is primarily Allegretto, becoming Adagio in the seventh variation, which is the second to last.