Step-Up Flutes

Step-Up Flutes If you are still playing the flute you first rented or purchased for beginning band and it has been more than 3 years, you might consider purchasing what is commonly called a Step-Up flute. This can be an intermediate or professional flute, depending on...
Z-Cut Headjoint

Z-Cut Headjoint

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. The Z-Cut headjoint is handmade by Altus and is included on every...
Pointed Key Arms

Pointed Key Arms

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.The pointed arms connect the key hinge tube to the key cup at the back and across the top of...
Altus-Bennett Scale

Altus-Bennett Scale

Altus-Bennett Scale Based on the work and recommendations of renowned British flutist William Bennett, the Altus–Bennett scale offers excellent intonation, carefully tuned harmonics, and balanced registers.Altus flutemaker Shuichi Tanaka along with Bennett admired...
Open Holes

Open Holes

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 flutists. Playing open holes requires and therefore develops fingering accuracy that is...