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
The History of Azumi Flutes
The story of Azumi flutes began in the autumn of 2002, beneath the blushing red maple leaves of Azumino, Japan. This location, significant in flute lore as the home of Altus since inception, lends not only its name to Azumi, but also its long-standing traditions.
With the Azumi logo illuminating the very splendor and beauty of Azumino, depicting majestic mountains reflected in calming waters, the close connection between Azumi and Altus begins to unfold. The very shape of these mountain peaks suggests the twin letter A’s that announce the arrival of these brands.
The harmony between Altus and Azumi ensures a shared elegance that is bound to inspire, through a legacy of exquisite balance between technological advancement and traditional handmade craftsmanship. The red leaves of the Azumino maples in the fall remain constant as a reflection of the passion, love, and joy that Azumi flutes bring to musicians around the world.