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Op. 63 No. 2, Mazurka in F minor

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b. 22-24

composition: Op. 63 No. 2, Mazurka in F minor

As, earlier version, contextual interpretation

As, later version, contextual interpretation

FE (→GE,EE)
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Chopin at least twice changed the harmonic sequence in bars 22-23. The provided interpretations of two versions of the 3rd crotchet in bar 22 and of the top note of the 1st crotchet in bar 23 are to some extent uncertain due to not having access to the original. In the earlier one, there are no naturals to the d notes, yet the intention of using them is unquestionable – As contains more deficiencies of this nature, e.g. in bars 23-24, in which there is not a single  to the d(1) notes. The chord used in the earlier version was applied by Chopin in the repetition of this phrase in bar 30. 

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issues: Accompaniment changes

b. 25

composition: Op. 63 No. 2, Mazurka in F minor

Chord with B in As

No B in FE (→GE,EE)
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In the final version, Chopin omitted a B note occuring in As in the last chord.
Initially, As had an E crotchet on the 2nd beat, which Chopin eventually deleted.

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b. 26

composition: Op. 63 No. 2, Mazurka in F minor

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When interpreted literally, both L.H. crotchets in As are G-e. It must be an inaccuracy resulting from the sketchy, hasty notation.

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b. 28

composition: Op. 63 No. 2, Mazurka in F minor

b1 in As

a1 with  in FE (→GE,EE)
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It is unclear whether the different version of the beginning of the bar – b1 without an ornament as the 1st R.H. note – is an actual variant or simply an inaccurate record of the sketched melody (cf. bar 26).

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b. 28

composition: Op. 63 No. 2, Mazurka in F minor

Crotchet in As

Quaver, rest & semiquaver in FE (→GE,EE)
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In As the 2nd beat does not differ from the version of bar 20, which must be the initial version, enhanced in the process of preparing the Mazurka for publication.

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