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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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John Payne - Rockwall, TX

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5/5

Over the years I've learned, memorized and performed many songs but it was only after reading your Harmonic Protocol that I now understand how to approach reharmonizing a song in a harmonically rich jazz idiom. Incredible breakthrough for me -- thanks again to you. Of course, still a long way to go ...
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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

John Gibbs - Shelby Twp, MI

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5/5

I have been playing guitar for 36 years, mostly rock, but have been trying to play jazz off and on for several years. I have always been stuck memorizing arrangements or transcriptions note for note until now. I have been studying "The Formula" and many of Mr. Conti's arrangements lately and a light...
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5 years ago

Gabriel Anfosso - Nice, France.

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5/5

How can I say Bob?Working on this material just......change my life! I'm a professional jazz guitar player and singer, and I've worked since many years, I think i'm not too bad, but I always looked for the best way to learn jazz improvisation. I sometimes picked up solos here and there, worked so ...
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6 years ago

Xavier Altimiras - Sacramento, CA

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I have been playing jazz guitar for the last fifteen years. Always trying to sit down in front of my real book and trying to play chord melody over my favourite tunes. I have found so many challenges and I've never been able to sound like Wes or Pass. After fifteen years I bought the Chor...
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6 years ago

Joel Lackey - Las Vegas, NV

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5/5

Bob is one of the best kept secrets in the music business.I've had the opportunity to woodshed with him re: guitar chord melody arranging and it advanced my playing and understanding by light years...and I've been playing in this style for 40 years. Bob is truly touched by the muse and those of you ...
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6 years ago

Mike Irish - Houghton, MI

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5/5

Mr. Conti's materials are exceptional because they are all born from REAL LIVE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE! Everything sounds good! Like Joe Pass used to say, the ear is the final judge; if it sounds good, it is good! I have been playing and teaching for 30 years, and these are the best and MOST USEFUL mat...
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6 years ago

Al Owens - Bogart, GA

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5/5

I own several of your books. The Formula is without a doubt the most useful music learning book that I have ever read. I was able to put your concepts to work immediately. What can I say, I'm back for more. I'm going to give your Big City Blues a go. In the past you have been kind enough to call me ...
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6 years ago

Joe Megna - Little River, SC

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5/5

Just wanted to say thanks for your amazing chord melody teaching method. I've tried so many other methods but none can come close to yours. You make it so easy to understand how to make an arrangement and not play exercises. Thanks for giving a 25% discount, I'm using it to purchase a number of your...
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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

Bob Horton - Palm Harbor, FL

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5/5

Thanks. I love your business model and your playing and teaching vision is inspiring. Thanks for all you do. God bless you.

6 years ago

Will Kriski - New Brunswick, Canada

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5/5

A great book that I haven't fully absorbed - the freedom and creativity it enables is mind blowing!

6 years ago

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