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 The are all discords, and, like all other dissonant combinations, require in general to be prepared, as well as resolved.

Preparation occurs when we previously take a concord suitable to the purpose.

To the minor second there is required, to make it a chord in four parts, the perfect fourth and the minor sixth. Ex. To the major second is required the perfect fourth and the major sixth.