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Op. 39, Scherzo in C♯ minor

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b. 449-453

composition: Op. 39, Scherzo in C♯ minor

 in EE & FE

GC (→GE)
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For the main text we adopt - just like with tempo markings - the GC (→GE) version. The differences in the length of crescendo hairpins are of no relevance here, the same applies to their placement (the marking in FE is notated above the upper stave). 

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b. 453

composition: Op. 39, Scherzo in C♯ minor

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In FE the bottom notes in both RH and LH are wrong: instead of E1 there is F1, while instead of g there is f.

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issues: Errors in FE

b. 453-478

composition: Op. 39, Scherzo in C♯ minor

R.H. slurs in EE

GC

FE

R.H. & L.H. slurs in GE
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Despite the consistent graphic representation the GC slurring raises doubts as to the correct reading of Chopin's intentions. Even in this part in GE based on this manuscript, the GC slurs were never copied according to its notation (but slurs for LH were added) 

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issues: GE revisions

b. 454

composition: Op. 39, Scherzo in C♯ minor

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In FE1 the first note - a2 is an obvious error, corrected in FE2.

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issues: Errors in FE

b. 457

composition: Op. 39, Scherzo in C♯ minor

 in EE

GC (→GE)

 in FE
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The asterisk  is placed differently in different sources. We take the version of EE and GC (→GE) as it is consistent with the notation of most analogous places and blends naturally with the notation of the rhythm. 

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