B Footjoint
The number of keys on a flute’s footjoint determines the lowest note the flutist can play. A standard student flute comes with a “C-foot” meaning the footjoint has two keys and can play down to C4 or “middle C” on the piano. 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 instrument which increases resistance resulting in an overall darker tone than a C footjoint flute. The B-foot also improves the overall pitch of the third octave. For these reasons, the B footjoint is the standard choice on intermediate and professional flutes. All Azumi flutes come with a B footjoint.
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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.
Pointed Key Arms
Originally reserved for professional models, all Azumi Flutes feature pointed key arms for an elegant and refined look, even pad wear, and improved key strength.
Altus-Bennett Scale
Based on the work and recommendations of British flutist William Bennett, the Altus-Bennett scale offers excellent intonation, carefully tuned harmonics, and balanced registers.