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Op. 2, Variations, complete

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Issues : Bass register changes

b. 200-203

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

No octaves in AsI

Octaves in A (→GE→FE,EE,FESB)
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As in bars 128-131, in A the L.H. octaves are written down in an abridged manner with the use of con 8va. In the editions the octaves were written out in full. The absence of this indication in AsI could be merely a simplification of notation.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions; Source & stylistic information

issues: GE revisions , Bass register changes , Abbreviated octaves' notation

b. 207

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

Chords in AsI

Chords in A (→GE→EE,FESB)

Chord & octaves in FE
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In the stage of proofreading FE, the ending of this tutti underwent a similar change as in the previous variation. Eventually, in the version for one piano, all four endings – of the Theme and the first three variations – were given a similar form, with a chord in a higher register (in open position) on the 2nd quaver and a doubled or tripled b root on the third one.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Accompaniment changes , Authentic corrections of FE , Bass register changes , Main-line changes

b. 240-246

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

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In AsI in these bars, there is no indication that the bass line should be doubled an octave lower. It is likely that it is not an earlier version but a simplified, incomplete record, hence we do not regard it as a full-fledged variant. In all the remaining sources, the bass line is led in octaves, generally written down with the use of con 8va starting:

  • from the 1st octave in bar 240 to the 1st octave in bar 246 in A,
  • from the 2nd octave in bar 240 to the end of bar 245 in the editions.

See also the adjacent note.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Bass register changes , Abbreviated octaves' notation