The Formula

$29.95

Learn the Conti approach to advanced reharmonization of your chord melody arrangements to achieve a 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 high impact video.

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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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Peter Jackson - Suffolk, UK
Peter Jackson - Suffolk, UK
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I have just ‘embedded’ reference 1, now moving onto reference 2. Very enjoyable and just beginning to glimpse ‘what will be possible’!

2 years ago
Tancredo Netto - Brazil
Tancredo Netto - Brazil
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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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3 years ago
David Alzofon - Undisclosed
David Alzofon - Undisclosed
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Just wanted to say that I got The Formula! through Steve Herron's website recently and I like it a lot. It's everything Steve said it was and more. I have been studying jazz guitar for longer than I want to say, but "The Formula!" succeeds in communicating the creative side of harmony on jazz guitar...
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6 years ago
Gabriel Anfosso - Nice, France.
Gabriel Anfosso - Nice, France.
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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
Ged Peck - United Kingdom
Ged Peck - United Kingdom
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Just to say thanks to Robert for 'The Formula' book. I've had a number of his books over the past few months and they are all very good; this one however, did more for me than just about anything. It taught me why I did this or that and simply made things make sense!And I like the way he always says...
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6 years ago
Al Owens - Athens, GA
Al Owens - Athens, GA
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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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6 years ago
Brian Davies - Berkshire, UK
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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6 years ago
Al Owens - Bogart, GA
Al Owens - Bogart, GA
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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
Robert Morales - Whittier, CA
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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6 years ago
Toby Tobias - Kingston, NY
Toby Tobias - Kingston, NY
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The Source Code books and the chord melody books are better than gold (platinum is the rating I give this wonderful knowledge). I am waiting for Source Code books 6 and 7 to come out. I will purchase anything Mr. Conti publishes, because this is the best thing going. Thank you for the inspiration...
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6 years ago
Librecht Venter - Haymarket, VA
Librecht Venter - Haymarket, VA
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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.

6 years ago
Blackrose (on a Jazz Guitar Forum)
Blackrose (on a Jazz Guitar Forum)
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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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