Designed by Altus founder and flutemaker Shuichi Tanaka, Azumi flutes are a perfect fit for the serious student and aspiring flutist.
Azumi Features
All Azumi flutes feature the Altus-Bennett Scale, a Gizmo Key and an Altus Z-Cut™ Professional headjoint with a .925 Sterling Silver Lip Plate and Riser.
These standard features of Azumi flutes make them an exceptional value for the aspiring flutist.
Pointed Key Arms
All Azumi Flutes feature pointed key arms for an elegant and refined look, improved key strength, and even pad wear.
B Footjoint with Gizmo Key
The B footjoint increases the range to low B and adds a Gizmo key, which is intended to facilitate the performance of the fourth octave C.
C# Trill Key
The C# trill key is a lever activated by the first finger of the right hand to open a tone hole next to the thumb key.
The Altus Z-Cut Headjoint
The most distinctive feature of all Azumi flutes is the Altus Z-cut professional headjoint which responds quickly and easily and produces a full and rich tone in all three registers.
Open Holes
Open holes are the standard among intermediate flutes, and are the preference of the majority of flutist.
Split E Mechanism
The split E mechanism is designed to make the high E more responsive.
Azumi Features
All Azumi flutes feature the Altus-Bennett Scale, a Gizmo Key and an Altus Z-Cut™ Professional headjoint with a .925 Sterling Silver Lip Plate and Riser.
These standard features of Azumi flutes make them an exceptional value for the aspiring flutist.
C# Trill Key
The C# trill key is a lever activated by the first finger of the right hand to open a tone hole next to the thumb key.
Open Holes
An open hole flute has holes at the center of the A, G, F, E and D keys. Open holes are the standard among intermediate flutes, and are the preference of the majority of flutist.
Split E Mechanism
The split E mechanism is designed to make the high E more responsive. This mechanism physically splits the double G keys. When playing G, the keys behave as normal, closing both of the G keys.
Pointed Key Arms
Usually reserved for professional models, all Azumi Flutes feature pointed key arms for an elegant and refined look, improved key strength, and even pad wear.
B Footjoint with Gizmo Key
The flute’s footjoint can be built to low C or B. The B foot reaches down to a low B, one half-step lower than the C footjoint. It has one more key and the length of the tube is extended by about one inch.
The Altus Z-Cut Headjoint
The most distinctive feature of all Azumi flutes is the Altus Z-cut professional headjoint which responds quickly and easily and produces a full and rich tone in all three registers.
Inspiration and Innovation
About Altus and the Altus-Bennett Scale
For almost 30 years, Altus has hand-crafted flutes that embody the ideals of vintage inspiration and modern technology. Created by Master Flute Maker Shuichi Tanaka, each Altus flute reflects his passion to combine the finest playing flutes with the finest materials and artistry. The meticulous design of the Altus flute and its acclaimed Altus-Bennet scales offers excellent intonation, carefully tuned harmonics and balanced registers. The masterfully hand-sculpted headjoints and precision tubings produce the remarkable sound of the Altus flute.
Azumi flutes are also designed by Mr. Tanaka and are a perfect fit for the serious student and aspiring artist.