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b. 88

composition: Op. 64 No 2, Waltz in C♯ minor

 in A (→FE→EEC)

 in GE1op & GE1no2 (→GE2no2)

No sign in EEW1 (→EEW2)

 in GE2op (→GE3op)
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The  hairpin, in A and in the majority of the editions placed under the three-note progression of the bass, was moved to between the staves in GE2op (→GE3op). In this case, this quite frequently used revision completely changed the meaning of the sign. In the remaining GE, the sign was reproduced in the correct place, however, it starts already under the 1st crotchet in the bar. The absence of the sign in EEW is undoubtedly an oversight.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in GE , Placement of markings , Scope of dynamic hairpins , Errors in EE , GE revisions

b. 93

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

in b. 93 in sources

 at end of b. 92 suggested by editors
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We put the  indication at the beginning of the variation, as there is no doubt that the upbeat is to be performed using the same dynamics (it absolutely cannot be , which appears half a bar earlier). The position of the marking in FE, if it is compliant with [A], provides an example for the manner of writing indications within their scope, and not at the beginning, e.g. in the first bar of a piece, disregarding the upbeat. This manner can be encountered in Chopin's works. Placing the mark over the top stave could have resulted from the lack of space between the staves, as it is difficult to assume that it was supposed to concern the R.H. only.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: Placement of markings , Centrally placed marks

b. 98-100

composition: Op. 44, Polonaise in F♯ minor

Accents on lower staff in GE

Accents above upper staff in FE (→EE)
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In accordance with the explanation in the note in b. 87, to the main text we adopt the notation of FE (→EE) with accents over the a-a1 octaves.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Placement of markings

b. 99

composition: Op. 38, Ballade in F major

 in A (→GC→GE)

No sign in FE & EE
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FE and EE overlooked  over the 2nd half of bar. In GE it was moved between the staves.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in FE , Placement of markings , GE revisions , EE inaccuracies

b. 99

composition: Op. 64 No 3, Waltz in A♭ major

No slur in A

Slur above chords in FE (→EE,GE1op→GE2op→GE3op) & GE2Ab

Slur (tie) below chords in GE1Ab
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The slur over the pair of chords could have been added by Chopin in the proofreading of FE. In GE1Ab it was moved under the chords, as a result of which it can be considered to be a tie of f1.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Placement of markings , GE revisions , Authentic corrections of FE