Chopin most probably changed in A the rhythm of the R.H. top voice. Initially, the f
2 minim was provided with two dots only, while e2 was a quaver, which was changed by an additional third dot next to the minim and an additional second flag to the quaver. It is indicated by:
- the fact that the e2 semiquaver was placed exactly above the penultimate L.H. semiquaver;
- the difference in the notation of the dots prolonging the f2 minim – the third one is placed higher than the previous ones and is smaller, which means that it was entered at a different time.
We observe an earlier version of rhythm in FCI both here and in b. 7. Could a similar correction take place in A also in that bar? It is difficult to say – the notation neither excludes nor confirms such a possibility.
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category imprint: Corrections & alterations; Source & stylistic information
issues: Corrections in A
notation: Rhythm