A Spectacular Sterling Silver Step-up Flute
Created by renowned flute maker Shuichi Tanaka, Azumi flutes are magnificent step-up instruments that leverage a masterful combination of meticulous craftsmanship and state-of-the-art design. Azumi AZ3 flutes offer serious student musicians an affordable way to access best-in-class instruments that will nurture their artistry and facilitate the expansion of their technical repertoire. Featuring a sterling silver Altus Z-cut professional headjoint, a sterling silver body, a B footjoint, an open-hole mechanism in the Altus-Bennett scale, and a gizmo key, Azumi AZ3 flutes deliver a sumptuous tone, fluid responsiveness, and durable, long-lasting performance. Flutists at Sweetwater consider Azumi flutes one of the best values among modern instruments, and we’re sure you will, too. The Azumi AZ3SRBEO-C step-up flute comes in a comfortable offset G key system with a split E mechanism and a C# trill key.
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Altus Z-cut professional headjoint is responsive and clear
Azumi flutes are distinguished by the inclusion of the Altus Z-cut professional headjoint. Responsive and free blowing, the Altus Z-cut headjoint features a rectangular-shaped embouchure hole, which improves articulation and allows your flute to sing sweetly in all registers. Carefully crafted by Altus, this handmade headjoint is included with every Azumi flute. The Altus Z-cut headjoint’s clear, open tone makes it a natural choice for symphonic settings, while its remarkable responsiveness will appeal to jazz players and flutists performing in other contemporary styles.
Altus-Bennett Scale provides exceptional intonation
Another commonality between all Azumi flutes is the use of the Altus-Bennett scale. A collaboration between Altus flutemaker Shuichi Tanaka and renowned British flutist William Bennett, the Altus-Bennett scale is a modified version of the Cooper scale, which was adopted by most major flute manufacturers to replace the Boehm system. The Altus-Bennett scale expands on the Cooper system to create flutes that exhibit exceptional intonation, carefully tuned harmonics, and balanced registers. Not only will you benefit from improved intonation, but you’ll also be treated to an effortless playing experience along with a tone boasting incredible depth, color, and clarity.
Azumi by Altus: traditional artistry meets modern innovation
Founded by musician, engineer, and master flute maker Shuichi Tanaka, Altus has provided the music world with brilliantly conceived and exquisitely constructed instruments that merge traditional artistry with modern innovation. Made by Altus, Azumi flutes are designed by Tanaka to provide serious student musicians and aspiring artists with professional-class features at an affordable price. Azumi flutes share many attributes with Altus’s handcrafted flutes, including the Altus Z-cut professional headjoint, the Altus-Bennett scale, and elegant pointed key arms, making them a step-up flute of choice for music educators.
Azumi AZ3SRBEO-C Concert Flute Features:
- Carefully crafted step-up flute with a sterling silver body
- Sterling silver Altus Z-Cut professional headjoint improves articulation and allows your flute to sing sweetly in all registers
- Altus-Bennett scale provides exceptional intonation and an effortless playing experience
- Fluid and responsive open-hole key mechanism with elegant pointed key arms
- Gizmo key facilitates easy playing of the 4th-octave C
- B footjoint extends the lower range of the instrument
- Comfortable offset G key system with split E mechanism and C# trill key
