The opening theme is characterized by an arch-shaped melody and dotted rhythms that create a call-and-response-like interaction between the left and right hands. Harmonically, it features a progression where a prolonged, unstable dominant chord finally resolves to the tonic. The secondary section in A major is characterized by a wide range encompassing triplets and hand crossings, allowing one to discern the nascent stages of Scriabin's piano writing. In the short D major trio, the lively rhythmic character of a mazurka comes to the forefront.