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Learn The Formula, the Conti approach to advanced reharmonization of your chord melodies to achieve pro-level sound. Considered by many pro guitarists and pianists as the “go to” resource on the subject, this is another best seller now enhanced with 6 hours of DVD video! First, Conti reduces what is generally viewed as highly complex subject matter to a handful of quickly comprehensible guidelines. Next, through a series of examples, Robert clearly demonstrates his Formula to create the reharmonized pro-level arrangements as seen in Just Jazz Guitar Magazine, the Play Pro Chord Melody Today DVD Series and his Signature Chord Melody Arrangement books. Learn his methodology and you’ll be amazed when you hear the results you’ll begin to accomplish very quickly.

The Formula – Disc One – 4 Hours

Conti teaches The Formula! Then he presents 4 SOLID HOURS of the “How To Nuts & Bolts” with numerous ideas and examples. Within the first few chapters of this Book and DVD, any upper level intermediate student will learn exactly how to begin creating stunning Pass, Peterson and Tatum type substitutions and reharmonizations for any standard, simply by learning Conti’s Formula to manipulate the most basic elements of harmony with ease.

The Formula – Disc Two – 2 Hours

Robert spends ANOTHER 2 HOURS to present the viewer with 3 full length songs that further demonstrate real world applications of the methodology he taught on Disc One. You’ll soon understand why thousands of savvy jazz guitarists and pianists rank The Formula! as the ultimate methodology book on the subject of reharmonization.

We are frequently asked the difference between The Formula and The Chord Melody Assembly Line. Simply, The Formula teaches more advanced concepts in reharmonization. If you’re just starting out with wanting to create chord melodies from a lead sheet or fake book, start with The Chord Melody Assembly Line instead.

The Formula Includes:

Full size 8.5″ x 11″ Booklet
Two DVD set totaling 6 Hours of high quality instruction from Robert Conti
Easy to read chord grids for every note

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Alan Spring - United Kingdom

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5/5

I am progressing well with the previous material that I have ordered. This is the first educational material that I have had the enthusiasm to persevere with - it's brilliant. I have a new lease on life, musically speaking!

3 years ago

Alessandro Colico - Victoria, Australia

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5/5

I just read the first ten pages are full of great concepts and it will take time to assimilate and internalise them... I love your approach! It will be a great journey exploring the rest of the Formula!! Grazie Robert!

3 years ago

Dr. Dave Walker - Canada

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5/5

I am a retired (EARLY retirement!) university professor and administrator who taught music criticism at the graduate level. I've also been a practising musician for over 40 years now. Although I have played in jazz bands for years, I restricted myself mostly to comping until I discovered Robert Cont...
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4 years ago

James Anderson - South Wales, United Kingdom

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5/5

I found The Formula! tremendously valuable and a real eye opener in making my own chord melodies! He's made a guy in south Wales overjoyed and excited about my development on the instrument!! I've been trying to learn to play jazz for a couple of years now and I have all this theory knowledge but la...
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6 years ago

David Guillaume - New Jersey, USA

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5/5

What to say that hasn't already been said about this DVD...? I loved every second of the six hour seminar. As soon as I got it in the mail I canceled all my plans and got ready for some heavy material. Although, it wasn't heavy in the sense of complicated work, it was rather valuable. After you buy ...
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6 years ago

Andrew Schwartz - North Potomac, MD

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5/5

I just completed The Formula. The book and DVD unlocked the mystery of arranging/harmonizing to me. It has so much useful information that I can use. I'm blown away.As an experiment, I arranged (what I think is) a really nice version of Happy Birthday. It just plain works!Thanks a billion for ma...
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6 years ago

Jim Hendee - Plano, TX

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5/5

I still have some of your licks stuck up in the back of my head and I pull them out every now and then...some of these blues guys never figure them out...especially when I start throwing out some REAL chords...I wish I lived closer, I'd be poundin' down your door for some more private lessons!

6 years ago

Brock Qualls - Tucson, AZ

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5/5

Looking forward to understanding your reharmonization techniques and building up my own stylistic arrangements,need help to get beyond current thinking. Also need to understand how to back up a singer like Tony Bennett when chord melody playing is not always required. What do you do?

6 years ago

Clive Rogers - United Kingdom

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5/5

Hi Clive here from Seaford UK Just to let you know my DVD's arrived last Wednesday in good order. Watched ALL by the Friday ha ha just love the way Robert gets this stuff across. Will be posting a video soon.

6 years ago

Frank Santelia - Morrisville, NC

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5/5

I am one of his best customers. I have ordered several of his lesson DVDs. I find them not only instructive but fantastic chords along with the melodies. Conti, in my book is the greatest.

6 years ago

Michael G. Marks - Silver Spring, MD

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5/5

Carol Kaye referred me to Robert Conti. I watched all the videos on the web site. Bob Conti is truly a phenomenal player. His speed, articulation, melody, harmony, taste and warmth are truly amazing and gifted. He also comes across as very humble and friendly. For him to also be such a great teacher...
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6 years ago

Blackrose (on a Jazz Guitar Forum)

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5/5

Conti's The Formula represents an uncommon way to get through the chord melody universe, but it made me understand some concepts that I could use to make my first arrangement.

6 years ago

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