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 as an option on the Azumi AZ3 flute.
C# Trill Key Fingerings:
• B to C#: Finger B and trill the C# key. This works in both the first and second octaves.
• C to C#: Finger C and trill the C# key. Again, this works in both first and second octaves.
• High F# to G#: Finger high F# and trill the C# key.
• High G to Ab: Finger high G and trill the C#key.
• High G to A: Finger high G and trill the C# trill key and the upper trill key together.
• High Ab to Bb: Finger high Ab and trill the C# trill key and both trill keys together.
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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.