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

2 years ago

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

Alessandro Colico - Victoria, Australia

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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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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

Blair Hunter - Oakville, Canada

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Hi Robert, just want to say I received my recent order last week. It was a very quick delivery from USA into Canada. The Formula lessons are exactly what I was looking for. I have been following you for several years in JJG magazine and tried to apply my interpretation of your reharmonization ideas ...
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5 years ago

Peter Smart - United Kingdom

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It is now six months since I became a Bob Conti disciple. Have I learned much? Many things. Have I improved? Definitely Learning how to re arrange chord melodies via the Formula and chord /melody books has been a godsend. Not having a computer I get all the DVD's put onto my iPod and find this a g...
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6 years ago

Joel Lackey - Las Vegas, NV

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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

Hinton Al Owens - Bogart, GA

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Hi, Saturday afternoon I received my source code book four "The Formula" in the mail. Wow! After reviewing just the first two lessons (about an hour), I picked a tune (Autumn In New York) out of my fake book and began reharmonizing using what I had learned from just the first two lessons. I can't be...
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6 years ago

Joe Megna - Little River, SC

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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

Dan Adler - New York, NY

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I actually think his book on reharmonization is very good - possibly the best I've seen on this subject. It goes by the catchy name of The Formula or something like that, but it's a good fingers first methodology for reharmonization on guitar.

6 years ago

Steven Cantor - Las Vegas, NV

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I stand in awe of your playing and teaching ability. In less than thirty minutes reading The Formula, I finally discovered the lush chord melody harmony and sound that I have been looking for for many years!

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

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The Formula

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The Formula – Disc One – 4 Hours

The Formula – Disc Two – 2 Hours

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