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 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 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 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...
B Footjoint 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 B footjoint also adds weight to the overall...
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. It simplifies many awkward trill and tremolo fingerings and has become a preferred feature among professional flutists. It is available...
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