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This collective approach, carried out with constant rigor, aims at a clear objective: to rediscover and modernize the sonic elegance associated with the French tradition, while meeting current expectations for projection, intonation, and playing comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin the Courtois range, Confluence positions itself as a characterful trumpet, designed for musicians who want an expressive and stable instrument capable of adapting to today's repertoires without losing the identity of the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Which Musician and in What Styles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eBb trumpet\u003c\/strong\u003e is primarily aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional\u003c\/strong\u003e trumpeters, especially for the \u003cstrong\u003eclassical\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eorchestral\u003c\/strong\u003e repertoire where the Bb key is a standard. 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