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b. 215-218

composition: Op. 31, Scherzo in B♭ minor

No signs in A (→FE→EE)

  in FC (→GE1)

  in GE2 (→GE3)
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In the main text we reproduce the   hairpins after FC (→GE1), into which they were entered by Chopin. A precise interpretation of the range of the marks, particularly the first one, is hampered by an inaccurate synchronisation of the notation of the R.H. minims with the L.H. quavers. In GE2 (→GE3) both marks were extended so that they encompass two full bars, which does not result from Chopin's notation. 

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: GE revisions , Authentic corrections of FC

b. 215

composition: Op. 44, Polonaise in F♯ minor

Staccato dots in GE

No marks in FE (→EE)
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As in bars 210-214, we adopt more precise notation of GE in the main text.

category imprint: Differences between sources

b. 216

composition: Op. 43, Tarantella

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In A there is no  lowering g to g in the LH part.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Omission of current key accidentals

b. 216

composition: Op. 43, Tarantella

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In all sources except GE4 redundant  was added before c1 in RH.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: Cautionary accidentals

b. 216-219

composition: Op. 39, Scherzo in C♯ minor

Slur in EE

GC

FE

GE
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As the main text we give the definitely correct slur of EE. The slur of GC is not accurate and, when read literally, it only embraces three bars, which is what we can see in GE.  Moreover, GE - just like FE - has the slur moved to the bottom and placed under the note heads. That revision, typically introduced by engravers, is not without influence on the meaning of that articulation mark. 

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Placement of markings , Inaccuracies in GC