Cherokee Robert Conti Jazz Guitar

[frwyguy]

You Fuck. Modes, scales, notes, positions, chords are all done in Guitar school. When you finish school, (5-8 years), then you can open peoples vaults and get the most from them. the licks, chords, notes all overlay your knowledge of modes and scales. You are diong more damage than good. Teachers like you are why noone knows guitar anymore.

[groovex73]

@frwyguy All Robert is saying is that you can get to know your scales and theory through learning to physically play music first. Learn to get your fingers moving in a way to make great music and then figure out why it works. Is it so bad doing it the other way round? And this is aimed at people who have at least already got a basic fundamental grasp of theory anyway...can't imagine many beginners wanting to attempt this!

[thegreatgarry]

superrr niceeeee

[BASSHEAD89030]

WHATS THE SONG AT THE END!!!!!! SOME PLEASE TELL ME!!!

[robertconticom]

@BASSHEAD89030

The title of the song is: "Death By Chops, Dis'll Do It!"

It is from Robert's "Comin' On Strong!" CD, recorded in 1990.

Ben, Web Admin

[kathydurante]

Such amazing talent and artistry ,,, totally blown away every time I hear you play!

[TheEl7ohim]

Oi, um grande prazer tocar uma grande guitarra Conti.

[rod3067]

mr conti is pretty much the reason i'm saving for a jazz box guitar, i really like his music, cheer from mexico!

[danlovesnan]

he looks like a butcher but can play!

[9LC]

Why are they encouraging people to not learn scales and modes etc etc...

Don't come and tell me this guitar master don't know his scales and modes...

[Teebraxton]

what type of pick do use how thick is it

[robertconticom]

@Teebraxton Robert uses Jim Dunlop Nylon Picks and his preferred gauge is .38MM

Thanks for your interest.

Ben, Web Admin

[harpman54]

Wow! I came on here, did a search for Jazz Guitar and Mr. Conti came up. Absolutely amazing and exactly what I was hoping to find. I immediately subscribed. Simply watching I picked up little nuances in his fingerings, right hand, etc. What an incredible talent.

[caffeine150]

So smooth

[lintuxter]

i love his style.

[DitchDiggers]

Great. Lovely feel you have mate.

[digital6string1]

Mode Shmode.This is true improvisation.A master

[treadman26]

Speed with no sacrifice!

[gabrielaaron]

Love your playing! Best jazz tone ever! Polytone?

[dimebagdarrelabbot]

I discovered him today, and I'm happy

LOL

[poppyseller1]

poor guy has to answer the "what guitar is this " question on every single one of these vids!

[tothanh1994]

is.........that.........human ???????????

[rayjr62]

His bio is on wikipedia. Robert was born in Philadelphia in 1945. Why don't you go and read about the man (and what he has done with his life) before you go and post stupid shit, like calling him a mobster.

Dumbasses.

[strings191]

he is so best

[pithanos9]

Robert Conti!!

[ledzelda9]

Jaw dropped, enough said

[Joeygame1018]

is it just me and my poor counting skills, or does this guitar have 26 frets? also, WHY HAVE I NOT HEARD OF THIS GUY BEFORE?!

[augustesk8]

the pickups are made of the rings of his mafia's catches and this is what he plays for them he is awsome

[phishfan08]

I've been playing guitar for almost 8 years now and I gotta tell ya... bebop style licks are just REALLY F*CKING HARD. I hope someday I can pull off these licks.

[marquesjunior]

Robert is amazing!!!

[GRANDTOURBUSTA]

how do you get that sound !!!111 sounds soo badass <3 conti is epic

[pw3db4lunch]

Hey can someone tell me the song that starts around 2:10? I'm still new to the whole jazz genre. i particularly like that type of jazz compared to slower jazz.. Is there a particular name for it? Is it its own subgenre? Someone please respond it would be much appreciated.

[willg678]

@pw3db4lunch

Hard bop.

[jay2del]

@pw3db4lunch This is jazz played against a standard, warhorse tune like Cherokee. Robert's superior improv skills give it new life. It is a very mainstream sound except for what he does to it. Actually, you can' t wrap

yourself around a definition, unless one gets very technical & boring. You are hearing a very unusual musician

playing his ass off and enjoying the challenge his talent laying itself before you. Your best bet is to listen & enjoy.

[gypsynicholasboy14]

verry good i want the same guitar what kind is it



[NickTheBluesMan1]

this is nice

[sunnsight]

amazing...

[tomkel2]

Simply amazing!!!!

[chappahx]

oh my goodness! This is really good bro. Blessings

[Ganthir]

This always makes me think of Gran Turismo! *glittery eyed nostalgia*

[diederikeggenkamp]

The godfather shreds!

[voncoolio]

@diederikeggenkamp luca brazi shreds. lol.

[jakeplumber]

i had a nightmare of this guy and in it he kept jving his head to his guitar playing in a real im better than you and im going to kill you after this solo way

[golfr7k1]

he looks like i don't wanna borrow money from him

[NickyTong]

Hes crazy... make me stop playin my guitar....

[taxbluesman]

suena asombroso suena limpio gracias x tu videeo

[Jazzyteach65]

I've met him. He did a clinic for us last year. Really nice guy

[RonVermillion]

I'm in about my third week of working on Robert Conti's Chord Melody Assembly Line. Learning stuff every practice session. I'm a fairly decent blues player and old 560's rock and roller, but I'm beginning to catch on. I can tear Oh Suzanna up LOL

Ron

[yanksrule311]

How does such a big dude with those meat hooks hands do that??!!! Haha :-)

Really cool stuff from a great player.

[echo680]

awesome player

[muammerardy]

Amazing play Mr. Conti ;)

[GreggPiano]

I first heard RC at the NAMM Show in Cali.

I'm a working piano player of 40 some years, but I couldn't take my eyes or ears off this cat ! Wow ! I actually enjoy listening to him as much as I do Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, Eldar, etc. I've also checked out his study methods and IMHO they are great ! Just the way I learned.....from the other/older cats. Lastly, having taught at the HS & JC level, I cannot agree more that the "theory" part WILL COME as a BY-PRODUCT of your playing.Dig in!!

[Josh81952]

Now this is what I call porn music!

[Lightningbones1000]

It's cool to watch him play, cause it almost looks like his hands are too big.

[lukitasluki7]

This is real jazz

[jochavit]

wonderful maestro,,,hopeto cu someday

[lotomobile]

From Paris (France) When I take a look to your videos, I think I wont play any guitar anymore, and I will try trumpet soon :-)

[GuitarPaulrocks]

I have been thinking there is a way to play like this. Beautiful music and I am excited to begin learning this approach. Just amazing. Thank you Robert!

[heysi10]

is realy music

[bassik123]

realy is music

[Xiphosss]

Anybody haves tab or sheet of this please? I want to know the chords and ... all played by the best Robert Conti in this video.

And play-along, have anybody?

Thanks!

[nyuknyuknyuk101]

use your ear...or get a real book

[ADNANAMIL]

This is the type of jazz guitar that I like. Thank's for the post.

[KABRIS1]

Bravo,Robert .I subscibe to your way of thinking.I believe that modal theory is very limiting.I like the way you use the full register of the guitar as well.Great playing.

[osensei2987]

Well, He's right! If you use modes what happens is you tend to sound like you're playing scale exercises instead of creating melodies! Horn players spent more time studying arpeggios because that was the only way they could understand harmony since they played non-polyphonic instruments. Then they used the notes of the arpeggios and rearranged them into linear structures. so really you need 2 thing: A thorough understanding of harmony and linear structures. Then learn to use motifs!

[gitapicka]

...sign me up..!!

[delpimpo]

yeaahhh im agree with no modes no scales

[papajohns77]

crap your fingers move so effortlessly it looks fake now it takes a lot of years sweat blood and tears to achieve  dat right

[univibe23]

OMG! Magic fingers.! I'm throwing my guitar in the trash!

[TheSgtMarines]

great job

[bosalandia]

UN VERDADERO GENIO

[DAVIDDAMIENR]

Great Playing

DDR

[kaykastum]

It's so fluid and yummy!

[impossibleznothing]

what models that pl?that semi-acoustic thin body type?

[robertconticom]

Update:

It is a prototype made in early 2007 to Robert's specs, i.e. (Solid Spruce Top: 24 Frets; Quality Pickup & Tuners, Ebony Fretboard etc.). During the past 2 years, he has played that instrument continuously, as seen in several You Tube clips and his last 7 DVDs. The production model of the new "Conti" Jazz Guitar will become available in mid May 2009.

Please contact the website for info.

Thanks for your interest!

Web Admin

Robert Conti . com

[impossibleznothing]

Oh thank u..can u help me..am new to guitars..so basicly i like the sound of acoustic,luv the body of semi-acoustic thin body type,dislike acoustics body..i want a guitar which wud blend with songs u know...pl help..thanks!

[korntwist1]

damn he's good

[framor123]

Great

[Hb35Jazz]

Honored Don Conti, you've done it again...! :D

[nodnops]

robert what can i say ,i just want to thank you for posting on youtube . i have always liked certain types of jazz ,i dont know something just clicks when i hear it so thank you, you are a truly great player.

[goedaschaugst]

beautiful

[exodus21v20]

Why can I respect the hell out guitar players like him, but not really want to listen to this kind of music on a daily basis? Jazz just doesn't do it for me and I don't know why.

[Morahman7vnNo2]

Which type of Jazz?

[mckinnons3]

I just watched this video and over my shoulder was my guitar, propped against the wall and apparently watching too, for when I reached for it, it looked askance at me and I swear I thought I heard it say, "Don't dare touch me, you incompetent amateur!"

[BrannonMcConkey]

Hahahaha...nice

[FurioNfromHell]

1:49

That was nice...

[jazzpsalti]

I agree... 9ths are the popular sound these days otta people vibin the 9ths

[orlandoCF1]

Very refreshing!!!

[laszlosirsom]

AWESOME PLAY !!

[737flyhigh]

awesome .  Jazz organist jimmy c

[JazzGuitarist2007]

I just stole your holding the guitar pick style for down strokes wow i never knew that i actually hold it the opposite way.

thanksf or teaching me.

[JazzGuitarist2007]

OMG Robert i love this song and your style would you mind if i steal your style and technique? thanks so much for teaching me.

[freddym223]

amazing technic!

[kerpital]

He makes it look so easy!

I just ordered one of his lesson packages.

[8stringerr]

flawless!

[tunemon]

Neat, Complete & can't be beat!

[RainMan34]

Gorgeous playing.

[gorerotter]

Presición,limpieza Wow Conti de los mejores

[sudeman48]

yo,was you in goodfella's? lol never mind the bs

this guy is one entertaing guy.

[guitarhatti]

VERY GOOD...5 STARS FROM ME...

[molantoaspara]

he can make his guitar sound like a sax comin from top to bottom

[koreankayagum]

I read in one of the interviews posted on his website that he uses a .38 pick. I've never tried one that flimsy, but his rationale is sound: keep resistance to a minimum. Anyway, I'm off to work on his arrangements of "America the Beautiful" and "Amazing Grace."

[BobiusBrown]

I received my first Conti DVD in the mail only a couple of days ago and have already leant more about playing Jazz guitar in the last few days than I have in the last 25years of playing.

Thanks Rob, you're a F*cking legend!

[tteallcot]

woah this guy is awesome

[stringbender57]

Conti is an AWESOME jazz guitarist! I have been playing guitar 35 years and I have listened to thousands of players. Robert is as good as any. Plus his teaching materials are a pure blessing. He teaches everyone how to play jazz without holding a gun to their heads to study modes, scales and such. He doesn't place himself on a pedestal and look down on you because you can't read music or know a hundered scales. I can now play beautiful chord melody because of his lessons! Thanks Robert!

[seth3556r]

That had one of the best sweep arpeggio sounds ever!

[ronaldveneboer]

robert conti. 

I never knew him now , i love his smooth guitar mellow tunes

.

[ronaldveneboer]

Al di Meola. And then. What have you to say to Mr. Conti? He put the notes at the right eights noter rather correct.

Ok only that thus.

[lonestar225]

Hell yeah...I love great jazz guitar. Very nice and full of melodies.

[sirjoe]

i like butter this guy is the shits

[Guitarz1970]

If you don't think Robert Conti is a monster guitarist, then you know NOTHING about jazz guitar.  Go listen to the 'shredders' (yawn) if your ear hasn't developed yet. Come back when you can play with the BIG BOYS like Conti, Martino, Bruno, Benson and the like.

[ticlaudius]

c'est tout simplement génial!Hyper bravo !on s'éclate!

[silversilver1975]

The guy is playing pretty good,but looks like a mobster.

[lenskap]

Hey now! There is no Mafia, and they'll kill anyone who says there is!

[Symmetry44]

LOL! Now THAT is some funny shit right there!

*Checking over shoulder*

[robbourassaguitarist]

It seems to me, Bob is far from being overrated. He has done his homework, lays down fluid lines, very clean chops, and does it pretty darn flawlessly if you ask me.

There aren't many guys out there with that kind of command of their instrument. If the lines don't move you, that's personal taste, but it is hard to ignore the ease with which he puts it all together. Only a handful in the world can do that.

Guitar is hard, Bob makes it look easy.

[negninorg]

That cunty conti guy is always way overrated...

[7J7E7F7F7]

negninorg,

It must be really tough for you trying to get through life as a loser who is too stupid to comprehend the skill of a player like Robert Conti. Tell me and perhaps the other readers here, what have you accomplished besides being a world-class idiot?

7J7E7F7F7

[robbbb]

oh come on everyone, this guy is good but not THAT great. its obvious that conti is creating several different youtube accounts, and getting them to post positive comments and deflective negative ones like negninorgs. check out the comments from '7J7e7f7f7, jackdapicker, and guitarlover38.' they all initial their comments at the end. coincidence? i think not. a good business ploy by conti. work on your time feel by the way, it would make more your playing much more listenable.

[JackDaPicker]

I agree with 7J7E7F7F7. For you to make a moron comment like that, I would also like to see what you can actually play. Conti overrated? I'm always amazed that people who make nit wit comments like yours never have any level of skill more than an amateur. I've made a living playing jazz for more years than you've probably been alive. I would like to attain the skill you call overrated. Waiting to see what negninorg can play? In fact, post your version of Cherokee at the same tempo.

JDP

[robbbb]

clever of you, conti to make all comments go through you before they get posted. real, real smart. in doing this conti completely controls the way his videos are perceived by normal viewers. 71 ratings, and 5 stars? for this 'conti' guy? lets put all this 'building up' aside- no one knows who conti is. he is not a famous figure (or even a minor figure) in jazz guitar by any means. it'll be a MIRACLE if this comment, or my previous comment gets posted. i can almost garauntee that it wont.

[stringbender57]

What is your problem....robbbb? There is NOTHING dishonest about Robert Conti. If you don't know who he is then get your head out of your ass and look. Go somewhere else if you don't like this video. Trust me, nobody here will miss you smart ass!

[roswell1965]

What's sad about characters like "robbb" is that if you were to put the most basic chart in front of them and asked them to comp a simple four to the bar pattern of the changes they couldn't do it if their life depended on it. They're angry because they lack the discipline to master even the basics so they lash out at those who have talent.

[guitarlover38]

Overrated in what way? How many guys do you think are out there that can play at his level. Perhaps you should do some research on him or any accomplished player before making a ridiculous comment. Actually ignorant is a much better word for your comment.

GL

[bigdaddyburgers]

the average joe will have no idea how difficult it is to do that

[LfunkeyA]

the average joe does think that it is difficult. however, it is not as difficult as you think.

[guitarlover38]

Lfunkey, not as difficult as you think? I'm an above average Joe. If it is not that difficult, please, give me your demonstration of how easily YOU can duplicate what he plays.

GL

[gtrrobster]

agreed.....this stuff is not easy folk.

but with some time and effort in learning the basic grips he demos, this material is learnable.

A few yrs ago I had no chance to play this stuff.

Never thought I would be able to.

But finally my left hand is able to 'get there' in time.

Trick is having some one like RC to take the time and have the patience to go thru it at this slow pace in digestible chunks. But...it DOES take effort and concentration.

[xjag2000]

he's got the perfect touch... and he makes it look so effortless.. i have all his chord melody dvds and they are worth their weight in gold. thanks for the inspiration and the tools to make it happen.

[sosrosr]

1:40 looks like hes writing something with his pick. he's writing his beautiful melody ! uh you're my inspiration mr. conti. :)

[thommydl]

Fantastic, sensational, excellent, wonderfull.

Carlos H. Loiola - São José dos Campos-SP

[Asicaster]

This man is good but I'm never happy with his time feel. Does anyone agree?

[guitarlover38]

Asicaster,

No, I strongly disagree. Conti epitomizes the art of burning BeBop Jazz Guitar. Can you play anything even close to the complex lines that he plays at that tempo? Please post a video clip of yourself demonstrating a "time feel" that makes you "happy."

GL

[cristuspz]

that's cause he uses a lot of sextuplets and rhythmic figures and combinations of that sort

[robbourassaguitarist]

Super Mr. Conti,. Beautiful ideas, great technique, and feel.

[FulshearGuy]

I've been playing over 45 years and just for the passion and enjoyment. I've played every style, blues, jazz, rock, celtic, you name it. I order my first DVd from Conti about a month ago and it was like I had never played. He translated all of my interests in straight forward easy to understand instruction.Yes, Joe Pass was great, but he never was able to talk to me in the way that Conti does.I've learned more in 6 weeks than in the last 30 years. That's all that counts for me.Great job Robert.

[Inglott]

He looks like a Mafia mobster!

[jltei]

Master Conti!!

[TboneWertman]

You where flyen'. what a monster!!!

[7J7E7F7F7]

Unbelievable talent! I've seen him play in person a few times in SoCal and Las Vegas, he really is a one of a kind player. You would think a guy with his talent would have an attitude, but he is a very friendly type of guy.

Jeff

[fanqueen]

you are right thebanyanemperor, robert its awesom, he is really skilled to improvise.

[TheBanyanEmperor]

Finally! I have found another person to add to my list of players who truly use the guitar like an extension of their own body. This man knows how to play. Thanks for posting!!!!

[htrizzle]

Complete master , so effortless and confident , truely one of the most underrated players ever. now im gonna practice!!!

[LarsGuitars92]

WOW!! That's awesome!!

That's JAZZ :D

Check out my video's and if you like them, please subscribe :)

Lars

[OMalleyTony]

Great stuff Robert :)

[CesarFornesBerlanga]

Bravisimo, eres un grandisimo guitarrista 5*****

[floydrose42]

This is the kind of thing I want to be able to play :)

[toniospecialized]

fantastik.........wow

[gianluk1986]

wow O_O

[scheidtl]

that was so sweet!!!!

[cujazztrpt]

WOW~

[oOoACFREEMANoOo]

can u make this a little more effortless??? jk, gb man

[Modes9]

"I love Bebop, and I hear it's making a comeback!" Seriously...my favorite part of the solo was the doublestops.

[naulito]

Just Awesome !!!

[mrsrp]

What brand/model of guitar is this?

[guitarlover38]

I wrote to his website when I saw him play this guitar on his Someone To Light Up My Life video. You can see the whole guitar in that video. It has his name in the headstock and his office told me it is the prototype for his private brand production guitar. It sure is a nice looking guitar and sounds great(IMO). Although he could probably make anything sound good.

GL

[sotonemuel]

Great!

[darkign]

robert you are great!!

Please look at my videos,I would your think about my playing!

You are a great teacher!!

[haraldtheman]

amazing

[viniguitarjazz]

robert !you perfect !*****

[Barnekkid]

The Man's a genius.

[NprogresiveR]

Omg this is perfect jazz man u great perfect sound notes all perfect u are great man 5 stars evers see you in youtube :D

[THESONARIAN]

Master Conticom plays with emotion ... makes the music grand ... well done ...

[axolotl84]

hi there, i'd be lying if i said i wasn't impressed by your playing, as it's simply magnificent. i'm intrigued by your teaching program, what i'd like to know is whether you're actually explaining the theory behind all your work in your videos or simply just showing the viewer how to play the particular lick you played? or would you go yeah, here's an Am7, you can play a A7b5 and here's how i would do it?

if it's the latter then i'm more than interested!

[localpm]

I have bought Johns books they r awesome!His dvds are also!

[robertconticom]

Hi Localpm,

Thanks for your comment!

Did you mean Robert's books?

Ann, Admin

[localpm]

Sorry Ann,I was teaching a John at the time!!! Its my age you see!!!!

[marquesjunior]

AMAZING JAZZ ! 5 STARS + favorites

[Jazzguitman]

Best in the business!