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Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

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b. 10

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

Wedges in FE

Staccato dots in GE

No marks in EE

Crotchets suggested by the editors
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Taking into account the e and f minims in the preceding bar and the absence of pedal markings, we assume that the most likely scenario is that the FE engraver mistook the crotchet stems (pointing upwards) prolonging g and g for wedges. In the main text we also move the legato indication, in this context most probably meant to indicate "harmonic legato". GE replacing wedges by staccato dots is a part of revision, encompassing the entire Variations – see the note in bar 7. The missing marks in EE are due to an oversight or revision. 

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: Errors in FE , Errors in EE , GE revisions

b. 11

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

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In the main text we include the cautionary  to e2, added in GE2.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: GE revisions

b. 12

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

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In FE the  to the 11th semiquaver is missing, which is almost certainly an oversight, typical of Chopin. It was added both in GE and EE.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Omissions to cancel alteration , GE revisions , Errors repeated in FE

b. 13

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

Quaver g in FE (→GE,EE)

Additional crotchet suggested by editors
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In the main text we suggest prolonging the sound of the g tone on the basis of the following analysis and the rhythmic values and articulation of the bass notes in bars 7-14. Chopin indicated that the bass notes should be extended in the following ways:

  • with pedal in bars 7-8 and 11-12 and on the last beat of bar 13; the respective quavers are then provided with wedges;
  • by prolonging the rhythmic values in bar 9 and 13-14.

There are two exceptions: bar 10, in which wedges without pedal probably resulted from a misinterpretation of [A], and the discussed place, which is devoid of both longer rhythmic values and pedal, which we consider an oversight, by Chopin or by the FE engraver.

category imprint: Editorial revisions

b. 15

composition: Op. 12, Variations in B♭ major

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In the main text we include the cautionary  to e2, added in GE2.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: GE revisions