measure is filled, or when they precede a half-note which is the
preparation of a suspension. On the second half they are always good. [Fig.
81.]

[Illustration: Fig. 81.]

For the present the suspension should not be less than a half-note or its
rhythmic equivalent in the ornamental resolution.

In this species the suspension may resolve ornamentally, that is, it may
have some note or notes interpolated between the suspension and its
resolution. The relative position of the suspension and its resolution must
remain the same as in the regular resolution. [Fig. 82.]

When the suspension is left by a leap, the note skipped to should be
consonant with the other part (_b_). When eighth-notes are used, as at _a_,
they must be approached and left stepwise.

The suspension, instead of being sustained as a half-note, may be repeated
on the second quarter, as at _c_. In this case it is best to continue
stepwise through the tone of resolution.

At _d_ the resolution, instead of coming on the second half, appears on the
quarters on either side. This is good.

[Illustration: Fig. 82.]

The ornamental resolution may be used in either part.

Use the suspension freely.