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WN 17, Polonaise in B♭ major

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p. 3, b. 36-51
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p. 4, b. 52-67
p. 5, b. 68-85
p. 6, b. 86-103
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  b. 37

In JC, both a1 in the group of semiquavers in the R.H. and a in the chord in the L.H. on the 3rd beat of the bar are provided with naturals. It illustrates Chopin's inclination to emphasise the 7th step of the major scale with cautionary accidentals, despite a correct key signature. 

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category imprint: Source & stylistic information

issues: Cautionary accidentals, Last key signature sign

notation: Pitch