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Op. 22, Andante spianato

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p. 1, b. 1-17
p. 1, b. 1-17
p. 2, b. 18-33
p. 3, b. 34-49
p. 4, b. 50-66
p. 5, b. 67-96
p. 6, b. 97-114
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  b. 1

 = 69 in FE (→GE,EE), literal reading

 = 69 in FE (→GE,EE), contextual interpretation

= 63 in FED, literal reading

 = 63, contextual interpretation

 = 69 (63), our variant suggestion

The missing dot extending the crotchet in the metronome marking in the editions is most probably a mistake. The dot is also imperceptible on the photo of FED, which – provided it is a faithful reflection of the situation – is also an inaccuracy. The slightly calmer tempo indicated by Chopin in FED could have been a teaching comment directed to Miss O'Méara only, hence it cannot be considered a proof of modification of the tempo concept of Andante. Therefore, in the main text we suggest a variant solution.

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category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: Annotations in teaching copies, Errors in FE, Annotations in FED

notation: Verbal indications

Missing markers on sources: GE1, GE1a, GE2, GE3, FE1, FED, EE1, EE2
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