Dm chord with D Dorian scale
Pairing the Dm chord (Minor) with the D Dorian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.
Dm chord formula
Interval formula: 1 b3 5. A minor triad — root, minor 3rd and 5th. Stable, but darker and sadder than a major.
D Dorian scale formula
Formula: 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7. Classification: modal.
Fretboard voicings for Dm
Curated Dm shapes that sit naturally inside the D Dorian scale.
Other scales for Dm
Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.