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Op. 10 No 12, Etude in C minor

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b. 62

composition: Op. 10 No 12, Etude in C minor

 in A

No sign in FE (→GE,EE) 
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We consider the lack of  hairpins in FE (→GE,EE) as a result of the engraver's negligence, which is indicated by the omission of a few other marks in this bar (ties, slurs, , wedge). Intentional renouncement of the indications in this place seems to be highly unlikely from the musical point of view.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in FE

b. 62

composition: Op. 10 No 12, Etude in C minor

Wedge in A

No mark in FE (→GE,EE) 
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Lack of the wedge in the editions is most probably a result of a mistake committed by the engraver of FE.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Inaccuracies in FE

b. 62

composition: Op. 10 No 12, Etude in C minor

2 slurs & 2 ties in A

Slur in FE (→GE,EE) 
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Lack of the ties sustaining the inner notes of the chord and the lower slur (a1-g1) is probably a result of the engraver's distraction (cf. bar 22). Apart from this one, in FE additional five indications of A were omitted – a triplet slur, wedge, accent,  and . It suggests a major lack of attention at the time of working on this bar. 

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in FE

b. 62

composition: Op. 10 No 12, Etude in C minor

Long accent in A

No sign in FE (→GE,EE) 

 suggested by the editors
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The mark written in A under the first chord has a form of a typical long accent. Despite this fact, in the main text we suggest  hairpins after authentic marks in bars 12 and 52. In FE (→GE,EE) the mark was overlooked.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Long accents , Errors in FE

b. 63

composition: Op. 10 No 12, Etude in C minor

Slur in A, EE & GE2 (→GE3→GE4)

No slur in FE (→GE1)
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Lack of the slur in FE (→GE1) is certainly a mistake. The slur was added in EE and subsequent GE,s.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Errors in FE , GE revisions