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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

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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

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

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

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

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

Liebrecht Venter - Haymarket, VA

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Please tell Robert he should get the Nobel Prize for these two works (The Formula & The Chord Melody Assembly Line). I used to teach at a Jazz Workshop and I thought I knew all about substitutions, but the way Robert thinks completely surpassed what I do. I will also do this on piano soon. Just Unb...
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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

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

Ron Nickerson - Sahuarita, AZ

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Great Book I have been taking lessons for years with little to no results. My current instructor turned me on to your web site and I found a gold mine. I purchased your Formula Source Code Book and can not put it down. Thanks again.Ron Nickerson

6 years ago

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

Kevin Wilkerson - Oklahoma City, OK

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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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6 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.

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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