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Op. 63 No. 1, Mazurka in B major

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b. 83-85

composition: Op. 63 No. 1, Mazurka in B major

in b. 83 & 85 in AI

x 2 in FE (→GE,EE)
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In the final version of bars 83 and 85 Chopin simplified and standardised the L.H. part (see also the previous note) by moving the 2nd crotchet higher and by replacing the chord on the 3rd crotchet with a single f note.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Accompaniment changes

b. 83-85

composition: Op. 63 No. 1, Mazurka in B major

Chord with e1 in AI

Third b1-d2 in FE (→GE,EE)
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The difference in the sound of the 1st R.H. crotchet in bars 83 and 85 is one of many such differences in the position and density of chords – see also the next note. In the main text we give the published version, in which the full sound of the chord is revealed only just on the 2nd beat of the bar.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Accompaniment changes

b. 83-85

composition: Op. 63 No. 1, Mazurka in B major

Third b1-d2 in AI

d2 in FE (→GE,EE)
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In the final version Chopin forwent the correct notes (b1 quavers) in bars 83 and 85, striving for maximally transparent texture. See also the previous note and also the ones on the L.H. in this bar.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Accompaniment changes

b. 84

composition: Op. 63 No. 1, Mazurka in B major

g2 & g1-c2 in AI

c2-g2 & g1 in FE (→GE,EE)
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The deletions visible in AI allow us, with high probability, to reconstruct a still earlier version of the first two beats in the R.H. part: . Having analysed the changes, we can say that by trying various combinations of g1, c2 and g2 notes, since the very beginning, Chopin had been trying to find both the best sound and the most comfortable piano grip for this figure. In the main text we give the latest version of FE (→GE,EE).

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations; Source & stylistic information

issues: Accompaniment changes , Main-line changes

b. 86

composition: Op. 63 No. 1, Mazurka in B major

Without grace note in AI, FE1 (→GE)

Acciaccatura in FE2 (→EEW)

Appoggiatura in EEC
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Chopin added the grace note while proofreading FE2 (→EEW), which we introduce to the main text, since it is the latest version of an enhancing nature. The change of the type of grace note in EEC is a manner of the engraver, who did not use a slashed grace note in this Mazurka even once.

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions; Corrections & alterations

issues: Errors in FE , Errors resulting from corrections , Authentic corrections of FE