Dbm7 chord with Db Dorian scale

Pairing the Dbm7 chord (Minor 7) with the Db Dorian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

Dbm7 chord formula

Interval formula: 1 b3 5 b7. A minor triad with a minor 7th. A soft, calm minor — the workhorse of jazz, soul and funk.

Db Dorian scale formula

Formula: 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7. Classification: modal.

Fretboard voicings for Dbm7

Curated Dbm7 shapes that sit naturally inside the Db Dorian scale.

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Dbm7 — Drop 2, root on 6th string, frets 8–12
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Dbm7 — Drop 2, root on 5th string, frets 3–7
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Dbm7 — Drop 2, root on 4th string, frets 0–12

Other scales for Dbm7

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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