Issues : Errors in FE

b. 38

composition: Op. 10 No 7, Etude in C major

Rhythm in A, literal reading

A, possible interpretation

FE (→EE3)

GE with shifted accent

EE4 with two accents

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The rhythm of A, interpreted literally, is unclear. Aligning the notes of the L.H. under the part of the R.H. suggests that Chopin thought of an analogous version to the version of bar 34 in this place. In the main text we adopt the version of FE (→EE3), as it is the latest authentic source, while the notation therein is faultless and unequivocal. The suggested variants include also different placement and number of accents in GE and EE4, most probably or certainly non-authentic.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Errors in FE , Rhythmic errors , Errors of A , Authentic corrections of FE

b. 40

composition: Op. 10 No 7, Etude in C major

Accent in A, literal reading

Accent in A, contextual interpretation

No mark in FE (→GE,EE)

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It is uncertain whether the accent in A should be interpreted as short, which is indicated by its size, or as long, same as two subsequent in this bar. We give preference to the 2nd interpretation. Omitting the mark in FE (→GE,EE) is almost certainly a mistake, as Chopin's deletion of an accent marking the beginning of a five-element progression seems to be totally unlikely.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Long accents , Errors in FE

b. 42

composition: Op. 10 No 7, Etude in C major

Accent &  in A

No signs in FE (→GE,EE)

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According to us, omission of the long accent at the beginning of the bar and the  hairpins at the end in FE (→GE,EE) is a result of distraction (haste) of the engraver of FE.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in FE

b. 46

composition: Op. 10 No 7, Etude in C major

Slur in A & EE

No slur in FE (→GE)

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The slur embracing the progression of thirds in the L.H. was overlooked in FE (→GE). The mark was added in EE, probably in analogy to bar 44.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: EE revisions , Errors in FE

b. 53

composition: Op. 10 No 7, Etude in C major

 in A

No sign in FE (→GE,EE)

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Lack of  hairpins in FE (→GE,EE) is most probably a result of distraction of the engraver of FE.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in FE