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WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

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b. 39

composition: WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

Sixth in JC & EF

Three-note chord in PE

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Taking into account a highly possible mistake in PE, in the main text we propose an alleged reconstruction of the version of [A]. The compatible version of JC and EF – undoubtedly authentic, although earlier – may be considered as an alternative solution. 

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b. 40

composition: WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

Seventh in JC

Chord in EF

Octave in PE
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b. 41

composition: WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

Sixth in JC & EF

f in PE
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b. 41

composition: WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

No sign in JC & EF

Wedge in PE
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b. 42

composition: WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

No lower voice in JC

Two voices in EF

Two voices in PE
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