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Op. 63 No. 1, Mazurka in B major

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Issues : Accompaniment changes

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

g2 & g1-c2 in AI

c2-g2 & g1 in FE1 (→GE)

c2-g2 & a1 in FE1 (→GE)
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In AI, as in bar 84, Chopin wrote 2 versions of the 1st and 2nd beats of the bar consecutively. The one he did not delete was then replaced by the FE1 version (→GE). As far as the change of the g1 semiquaver to a1 in the proofreading of FE2 is concerned, taking into account the earlier changes, one can have doubts whether it corresponded to Chopin's intention. The aim of the proofreading was the addition of a grace note, and this required the semiquaver to be moved to make room for the added note. Practically, such a 'shift' means that a note has to be removed and then re-inserted in a different place, which provides an opportunity for mistake. Therefore, we do not include this change in the main text; however, we consider it an equal variant.

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

issues: Errors resulting from corrections , Accompaniment changes , Authentic corrections of FE , Main-line changes