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Issues : Synchronization markings

b. 16

composition: Op. 27 No 2, Nocturne in D♭ major

The rhythm of A (→GE→FE→EE)

Possible interpretation of the notation of FES
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The meaning of the line drawn in FES linking the 6th third a flat2-c flat3 with the 3rd semiquaver of the left hand is unclear. Similar signs are most often employed to show the correct synchronization of both hands, yet in this case this would be a considerable alteration of the rhythm, not merely a more detailed explanation.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Annotations in teaching copies , Synchronization markings , Annotations in FES , Authentic post-publication changes and variants

b. 20

composition: Op. 11, Concerto in E minor, Mvt III

No teaching indication

Synchronization mark in FED
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The simultaneous sounding of the second grace-note with the L.H. chord was marked by Chopin in FED.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Annotations in teaching copies , Annotations in FED , Synchronization markings

b. 21

composition: Op. 10 No 3, Etude in E major

No sign in AI, A & FE (→GE,EE)

Line written into FED
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The line written – most probably by Chopin – in FED indicates the intended by composer simultaneous beginning of grace notes with the e-g third.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Source & stylistic information

issues: Annotations in teaching copies , Annotations in FED , Synchronization markings

b. 23

composition: Op. 11, Concerto in E minor, Mvt II

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In FE, the part of the L.H. is misaligned with the R.H. in the 2nd half of the bar – the last quaver, f, falls already under the dotted quaver c3. The inaccuracy was corrected in GE and EE, whereas the mark indicating the right synchronization is written in FEH. 

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Annotations in teaching copies , EE revisions , Errors in FE , GE revisions , Synchronization markings , Annotations in FEH

b. 24

composition: Op. 24 No. 4, Mazurka in B♭ minor

Synchronization mark in FED

No teaching annotation
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In FED Chopin marked that the grace chord is to be struck simultaneously with d in the left hand. Similarly in bar 32. Cf. Nocturne in D major Op. 27 no. 2, bar12.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Annotations in teaching copies , Annotations in FED , Synchronization markings