In the main text, we specify the Chopinesque notation of the sustained d bass note. Chopin used this kind of simplified notation of sustained notes a few times (e.g. in the Concerto in F Minor, Op. 21, 2nd mov., bar 15), yet in this case a strict notation does not excessively complicate the notation (a similar notation is to be found, e.g. in the Fantaisie in F Minor, Op. 49, bar 43 and subsequent). The notation introduced in EE, although still vague, may be, however, considered to be more precise than the original one, particularly if we take into account the fact that originally a dot did not precisely determine the rhythmic value a note should be prolonged with.
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