The scale degrees in which we find each type of seventh chord are shown in the following table:
Chord | Major Scale | Natural Minor Scale | Harmonic Minor Scale | Melodic Minor Scale |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dominant 7th. | V | VII | V | IV, V |
Major 7th. | I, IV | III, VI | VI | |
Minor 7th. | II, III, VI | I, IV, V | IV | II |
Diminished 7th. | VII | |||
Half Diminished 7th. | VII | II | II | VI, VII |
Augmented
Triad, Major Seventh |
III | III | ||
Minor Triad, Major Seventh |
I | I |
Knowing the type of sevenths found in each scale degree can be useful in identifying seventh chords.