Question

What are the three types (or "flavors") of minor scales?

Answer 1

While major scales have one form, when you explore minor scales you find that there are three flavors: the Natural Minor Scale, the Harmonic Minor Scale, and the Melodic Minor Scale. Each has a very distinct sound that can be used a variety of ways.

Answer 2

There are three types of minor scales: natural, harmonic, and melodic.