This chord is very common in jazz and related styles, like R&B, soul, neo-soul. You will also find it in many pop songs.

The Dm7 chord contains the same notes as the F6 chord.

Scales

• Major Scales: Dm7 is the second chord C Major Scale, the third chord of the Bb Major Scale and the sixth chord of the F Major Scale.
  • C Major (D Dorian Mode)
  • Bb Major (D Phrygian Mode)
  • F Major (D Aeolian Mode)
• Dm Pentatonic

Practice and jam with these backing tracks: Dm7