The measures are expressed as multiples of the minor element.
The measures are expressed as parts of the major whole.
The sum of the 2 smallest of 4 consecutive measures equals the largest.
Minor element + major element = major piece
Minor element : major element
3:4
The difference between the 2 largest of 6 consecutive measures equals the smallest. Thus the difference between the major and minor whole lies two places before the minor part.
Major whole – minor whole = minor piece
The difference between the 2 largest of six consecutive measures equals the smallest. Thus the difference between the major and minor part lies 2 places before the minor piece.
Major part – minor part = minor element