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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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Wayne Harper - San Antonio, TX

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5/5

Here's a nice little chord melody version of Fly me to the moon that I put together using ideas from your Formula book.

1 year ago

Tancredo Netto - Brazil

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5/5

I think you are the only one that explains the magic of chord melody! I admire Conti's method, I think it is the best, a hands on approach and at the same time it teaches the way professionals play. Like we Brazilians say, he doesn't only give the fish, he teaches to fish! I love jazz standards and ...
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2 years ago

Xavier Altimiras - Sacramento, CA

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5/5

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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5 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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5 years ago

Jonathan L. - Location Private

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5/5

I recently bought The Formula! and I just want to say Thank you. I'm a pretty smart guy, but I have been wondering for years howmusicians that I love (Wes, Grant Green, George Benson, Oscar Peterson, Herbie Hancock, Horace Silver, Tommy Flanagan, Dianna Krall, and on and on and on) have been able to...
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5 years ago

Tom Fersak - Raeford, NC

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Thank you for sharing your 40 plus years of playing and explaining your concept of melody and harmony. I have a new insight to my playing and teaching and you have made the best method available to any jazz guitarist. Hands down the best instruction out there. It's like having Robert in your living ...
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5 years ago

Alessandro Caldarone - Tanga, Tanzania

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I wish to thank Mr. Conti for his work. He is excellent and his personality, explanations, enthusiasm, competence and teaching skills makes me really work hard in enjoying it. Thanks again. I believe The Formula is a must to have and eventually you could emphasize it on the web. I can fully enjoy th...
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5 years ago

Al Owens - Athens, GA

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5/5

I am thrilled with all materials I have purchased. In particular, I found The Formula to contain the most practical and fun material of any theory book I have read (in forty years I have read many). I learned to reharmonize on the fly and I can now change chord melody arrangements to suit my mood ...
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5 years ago

Brian Davies - Berkshire, UK

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Dear Robert Conti: I have been playing guitar for almost fifty years and I am really enjoying the Formula and indeed the Chord Melody Assembly Line. Just the material I have been searching for for years. It is an excellent balance of didactic structure and 'go try it for yourself' tuition. Thank you...
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5 years ago

Robert Morales - Whittier, CA

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You are absolutely amazing! Four months ago I was still playing simple chords - now I'm playing What a Wonderful World and Georgia - I've not only impressed myself, but my friends are all wondering where I learned these cool chord arrangements. Don't worry - I've told them all about you and this w...
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5 years ago

Kasiolas Xristos - Thessaloniki, Greece

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5/5

Let me tell you about the books of Mr. Conti, the general approach is revolutionary. But the most astounding book is the Formula. It's really amazing that his secret in theory is in simplicity and most importantly that the actual playing is what counts and nothing else.

5 years ago

Librecht Venter - Haymarket, VA

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5/5

I received The Formula and Chord Melody Assembly Line. It is a pity that I did not start off with these two books as they are basically the most important. They are exceptionally good books and I want to thank Robert for these works.

5 years ago

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