Funk

Chicken Scratch Progression (I7–I7–IV7–I7) Chord Progression

Progression perfect for Jimmy Nolen's chicken scratch technique.

  • chicken scratch
  • guitar
  • rhythm

Roman numerals

  1. I7
  2. I7
  3. IV7
  4. I7

Roman numerals give each chord’s position relative to the key’s tonic, so the progression sounds the same in any key.

Chords by key

Key of C

C7 – C7 – F7 – C7

Key of G

G7 – G7 – C7 – G7

Key of D

D7 – D7 – G7 – D7

All Funk chord progressions