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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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Al Owens - Bogart, GA

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I recently purchased three of your chord melody books. Along with that I received your CD Comin' on Strong, DAMN!!!! Excellent!! I'm a huge fan of Jonny Smith. Jimmy Bruno also. Their playing is so clean. Johnny is spotless. So are you. That's quite an elite group you are in. I'm in China for the ne...
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5 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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David Guillaume - New Jersey, USA

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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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5 years ago

Jonathan L. - Location Private

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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

Joel Pipkin - Dallas, TX

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I am a flamenco and classical guitarist who studied classical harmony, composition, and some jazz theory in college. One of my goals has always been to be able to improvise with rasguado, arpeggios, and azupua (all flamenco right hand techniques) using the jazz harmonic language. After only a few ho...
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5 years ago

Andrew Schwartz - North Potomac, MD

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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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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

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

Jim Hendee - Plano, TX

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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!

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

Kevin Wilkerson - Oklahoma City, OK

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5/5

I learned more about chord melody and reharmonization from this one book and DVD set (The Formula) than all the many books and DVDs I have purchased before. I really enjoy Mr. Conti's straight-forward no fluff approach. I found I already knew the answers to my questions I just didn't know I already ...
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5 years ago

Markus Wolf - Langenzenn, Germany

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After reading The Formula I knew not only were Mr. Conti got the chords from (in his Signature Chord Melody Arrangements series), but I can create chord melody by myself. If you told me this before, that I am able to this, after understanding the system, I would not believe it.

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