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Op. 63 No. 1, Mazurka in B major

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Issues : Errors resulting from corrections

b. 58-60

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

d in AI, FE2 (→EE) & GE

d in AI, FE2 (→EE) & GE

d in FE1

d after FE1
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The version of FE1 is almost certainly a mistake by Chopin, which is proven by the compliant version of AI and FE2 (→EE), proofread by Chopin. The mistake was most probably caused by the fact that in [A] the notation with a 5-sharp key signature (as in AI) was replaced with the notation with a 3-sharp key signature. In the discussed four-bar section, kept in the key of C major, it was necessary to add sharps to d and a notes, which Chopin apparently did not do, since these are the accidentals that are missing in FE1 (see also the last note in the next bar).

category imprint: Differences between sources; Editorial revisions

issues: Errors in FE , Errors resulting from corrections , GE revisions , Omission of current key accidentals , Authentic corrections of FE

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

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