Inspired by Beethoven's 5th, in which he uses a short phrase in a myriad of ways, Give Me Five finds a mini-myriad of ways to incorporate 5, including the time signature. Technically - all instruments play in 1st position except for the cellos, which play in 3rd position, incorporating a 6-note scale that I invented. Despite the mathematical nature of the piece, Give Me Five is an enjoyable musical experience with plenty of room for expression and the creation of beautiful textures.