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Op. 28 No. 8, Prelude in F♯ minor

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b. 34

composition: Op. 28 No. 8, Prelude in F♯ minor

Small crotchet in A (→FE→EE)

Slashed quaver in FC (→GE)
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The change of the form of grace notes is a typical mannerism of Fontana. In this case, the Chopinesque grace note in the form of a small crotchet is almost certainly an appoggiatura, hence replacing it with a slashed quaver is contrary to Chopin's intention. Possible performing manners with arpeggio:
 or .

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Fontana's revisions

b. 34

composition: Op. 28 No. 8, Prelude in F♯ minor

Arpeggio to whole chord in A (→FC,FE→EE)

Arpeggio on lower staff in GE
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The shortened arpeggio sign is an error or arbitrary revision of GE.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Errors in GE , GE revisions