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Op. 2, Variations, complete

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Issues : Errors of A

b. 61

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

8 semiquavers in AsI

9 semiquavers in A (→GE→FE,EE,FESB)
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category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Errors of A , Main-line changes

b. 63

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

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In A the last demisemiquaver is an F1 note, as a result of which, when interpreted literally, the minim ending the passage is also an F1 note. Chopin's patent mistake was corrected in GE (→FE,EE). Such a blatant error could have been corrected by the reviser, which, in this case, does not diminish the value of the correction.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: GE revisions , Errors in the number of ledger lines , Errors of A , Authentic corrections of GE

b. 69

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

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Chopin erroneously wrote the syncopated c2 note on the 2nd quaver in the bar as a double dotted crotchet. The mistake was only noticed by FESB, which tried to amend it by replacing the dots with a semiquaver, connected to the crotchet by a tie (in this place there is actually no tie, but this must have been the reviser's intention, which is proven by the ties in analogous situations in b. 77 and 89). Rhythmically speaking, the notation is correct; however, it is unclear due to the arrangement of the notes – the added semiquaver was placed not over the last quaver in the bottom voice, but right next to the crotchet. In the main text we suggest the same rhythmic values yet correctly arranged and beamed. Chopin used a similar notation in the Prelude in C minor, Op. 45, b. 7, 11 and analog.
Similar situations are to be found in b. 77 and 89. 

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Rhythmic errors , Errors of A , Errors repeated in GE , Errors repeated in FE , Errors repeated in EE

b. 70

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

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The flat restoring e1 is only in AsI, which means that neither Chopin nor the revisers of the editions noticed this obvious mistake.

category imprint: Interpretations within context

issues: Omissions to cancel alteration , Errors of A , Errors repeated in GE , Errors repeated in FE , Errors repeated in EE

b. 77

composition: Op. 2, Variations, complete

Crotchet & quaver g2 in AsI

Extended crotchet & semiquaver in remaining sources
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As was the case with b. 69, in the majority of the sources (except FESB) the syncopated g2 crotchet is prolonged with two dots, which leads to an excess of rhythmic values – 5 quavers in the bar. The mistake was noticed and corrected (awkwardly in terms of graphics) only in FESB.

category imprint: Interpretations within context; Differences between sources

issues: Rhythmic errors , Errors of A , Errors repeated in GE , Errors repeated in FE , Errors repeated in EE