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 with every Azumi flute. This attention to detail creates a more resonant and flexible tone. The Z-Cut features a fairly rectangular-shaped embouchure hole, giving it fantastic articulation with a quick, clear response.
This headjoint sings easily in all registers and feels open and free. It begs to be played, making difficult passages seem so much easier. Response from the low B to the high C (and even D!) is immediate and flawless. The sound is open and full. It allows the player to blend beautifully and is therefore very well suited for band and orchestra settings. These qualities make it a fantastic choice for jazz players as well, who sometimes have to jump from sax to flute and get the high C to pop as though it is easy.
By including the Z-Cut Altus headjoint with all Azumi flutes, players of all experience levels get to enjoy the characteristics of a professional headjoint.
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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.
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 professional flutists.