The Formula

$29.95

Learn the Conti approach to advanced reharmonization of your chord melody arrangements to achieve a pro-level sound.Ā  Considered by many pro guitarists and pianists as the ā€œgo toā€ 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.Ā  Considered by many pro guitarists and pianists as the ā€œgo toā€ 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. Ā 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.Ā  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
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
Peter Jackson - Suffolk, UK
Peter Jackson - Suffolk, UK
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I have just ā€˜embedded’ reference 1, now moving onto reference 2. Very enjoyable and just beginning to glimpse ā€˜what will be possible’!

2 years ago
Julio Islas - Manzanillo, CA
Julio Islas - Manzanillo, CA
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I would like to thank Robert Conti for sharing his knowledge, I have learned a lot from "The Formula" and his chord melody arrangements that I already acquired all of them. I spend hours reading the songs, absorbing the sounds and it inspires me a lot to find "The Formula" in them and find my own pa...
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3 years ago
Jonathan L. - Location Private
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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6 years ago
Lucas Costner - Nashville, TN
Lucas Costner - Nashville, TN
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Hi! I just wanted to write and say how happy I am with Conti's The Formula! I have a music degree, and i have worked with many awesome instructors, but this book has finally unlocked the secrets of jazz harmony for me. I can now CLEARLY understand exactly what is going on when i listen to joe pass a...
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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
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
Kerry Klungtvedt - Rushford, Minnesota
Kerry Klungtvedt - Rushford, Minnesota
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I played a great solo jazz guitar gig last night after which I sat in with my friend's jazz group. They liked my playing so much that they are talking about hiring me for future gigs. I could not have done it without the instruction of Robert Conti. Thank you, Mr. Conti!!

6 years ago
Bob Dorris - Pembroke Pines, FL
Bob Dorris - Pembroke Pines, FL
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I just thought I'd let you know that the Formula DVDs are terrific. Seeing and listening are just so much better than reading for me. I'm ordering the Jazz Lines today.

6 years ago
Bob Horton - Palm Harbor, FL
Bob Horton - Palm Harbor, FL
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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
Michael G. Marks - Silver Spring, MD
Michael G. Marks - Silver Spring, MD
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Carol Kaye referred me to Robert Conti. I watched all the videos on the web site. Bob Conti is truly a phenomenal player. His speed, articulation, melody, harmony, taste and warmth are truly amazing and gifted. He also comes across as very humble and friendly. For him to also be such a great teacher...
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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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Free Like Youtube? Not Even close

YouTube’s free lessons are fragments — designed to keep you watching, never quite getting there.
This is different.
One complete solo over A-Train, full length video and transcription included. Robert’s goal is your progress, not your attention.