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Op. 28 No. 8, Prelude in F♯ minor

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p. 4, b. 23-34
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  b. 34

Small crotchet in A (→FE→EE)

Slashed quaver in FC (→GE)

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 .

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category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Fontana's revisions

notation: Ornaments

Missing markers on sources: A, FC, FE1, FE2, FED, FEJ, FES, FESch, GE1, GE2, GE3, EE1, EE2, EE1a
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