Toccata begins with a somber drone of alternating notes, a reoccurring theme that is evident throughout the piece. The music builds in speed and intensity until abruptly reaching a contrasting section with a soloistic octatonic melody over a prominent bass line. One last flowing line appears before the decaying octatonic melody comes back on top of the steady bass line. Toccata brings the listener through a wide range of dynamics, rushing tempos, and reflective melodic themes. Toccata was written in memory and as a tribute to the composers’ late father.