= 63 in FED, literal reading |
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= 63, contextual interpretation |
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= 69 (63), our variant suggestion |
The missing dot extending the crotchet in the metronome marking in the editions is most probably a mistake. The dot is also imperceptible on the photo of FED, which – provided it is a faithful reflection of the situation – is also an inaccuracy. The slightly calmer tempo indicated by Chopin in FED could have been a teaching comment directed to Miss O'Méara only, hence it cannot be considered a proof of modification of the tempo concept of Andante. Therefore, in the main text we suggest a variant solution.
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issues: Annotations in teaching copies, Errors in FE, Annotations in FED
notation: Verbal indications