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Issues : Rhythmic errors

b. 63

composition: WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

Rhythm of upper voice in EF

Rhythm in JC (interpretation) & PE
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On the 4th quaver of the bar in JC, there is a figure which fills a crotchet with its rhythmic values: . According to us, the error consists in writing two-time bigger rhythmic values and could be already in [AI]. This kind of mistakes was frequent in Chopin's works, e.g., in the Nocturne in D major, Op. 27 No. 2, bar 56. The hypothesis allows to explain also the creation of the version of EF: having encountered the error in [AI], Fontana corrected it with the method of as little changes as possible, extending the lower beam. In the main text we give the probably unique authentic rhythm, recreated faultlessly in PE.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Rhythmic errors , Errors of JC

b. 63-64

composition: Op. 10 No 9, Etude in F minor

Possible interpretation of AI

AI (probable interpretation) & A (→FE→GE,EE)
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In both bars in AI the semiquaver groups are written as quavers. It is a patent inaccuracy, following from the draft nature of the notation. The a1-a2 quaver in the 2nd half of bar 63 may be considered as totally deleted, which leads to an identical version with the remaining sources. However, it is also possible to consider it as a slashed grace note in which the bottom a1 was deleted.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Rhythmic errors

b. 63

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

7 notes in AsI, possible interpretation

6 notes in AsI, contextual interpretation

6 notes in A (→GE→FE,EE,FESB)
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category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations; Source & stylistic information

issues: Terzverschreibung error , Errors in the number of ledger lines , Rhythmic errors

b. 64

composition: Op. 24 No. 1, Mazurka in G minor

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In A there is no rest in the LH on the 3rd beat. As there is a corresponding rest in the RH, the omission must be considered a mistake. The notation of GE (→FE→EE) is complete.

category imprint: Source & stylistic information

issues: Rhythmic errors , Errors of A

b. 64

composition: WN 37, Lento con gran espressione

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The final C in the L.H. is notated in A1 as a minim, which is an obvious mistake.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Rhythmic errors , Errors of A