Since there are three types of minor scales (natural, harmonic, and
melodic), there is a greater variety of seventh chords in these scales.
Seventh Chords in the Natural Minor Scale
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Seventh Chords in the Harmonic Minor Scale
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Seventh Chords in the Melodic Minor Scale
In the harmonic and melodic minor scales, there are two types of
sevenths that do not bear any accepted names because they are not
frequently used in traditional music. In those cases, the type of triad and seventh interval is used to identify those chords.