The Formula

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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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Denis Payne
Denis Payne
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Great material, practical 'nuts and bolts' on how to get started, with layers to add, embellish as you proceed.

2 years ago
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
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
Blair Hunter - Oakville, Canada
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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6 years ago
James Anderson - Barry, United Kingdom
James Anderson - Barry, United Kingdom
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I just wanted to mention that over Christmas I figured out half a dozen different Christmas carols and songs based purely on what I learned from The Formula. Last year I could never have done it. White Christmas for instance instead of stock C major, D minor 7, C diminished or whatever I play someth...
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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
Tom Fersak - Raeford, NC
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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6 years ago
Alessandro Caldarone - Tanga, Tanzania
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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6 years ago
Jim Hendee - Plano, TX
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!

6 years ago
Mark Stefani - Tualatin, OR
Mark Stefani - Tualatin, OR
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The Formula delivers like nothing you've ever come across, clearly in a league of its own!

6 years ago
Gregg J. Gawel - West Seneca, NY
Gregg J. Gawel - West Seneca, NY
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Just wanted to thank you for the great job you did with writing "The Formula". I can't tell you how much that information helps me to arrange and thereby get a better understanding of how music is "created." It has to be the most instructional piece of work I have ever read. Years ago I knew because...
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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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One complete solo over A-Train, full length video and transcription included. Robert’s goal is your progress, not your attention.