The head joint and embouchure hole are considered the most important parts of the flute since they enable the flutist to produce and control the sound.

With SANKYO head joints both edges of the embouchure have been slightly rounded and the plate height and embouchure have been altered to allow for a larger and richer variety of tones.

SANKYO offers several types of head joints to suit the preference of different flutists. All head joints are available in the following materials.

[ FT ]
When played, this instrument yields a balanced overall sound, and the clearly defined resonance, as well as the tranquil tone are characteristic features.

[ Standard ]
The basic mouthpiece for every type of SANKYO but improved with shape rise and larger tonal effect.

[ NRS-1]
The shape of Lip-plate is almost the same as the RS-1, but the chimney is slightly higher. The feature of this mouthpiece the larger sound volume can be produced in the low register. The NRS-1 can make more sound volume in the low register.

[ RS-1 ]
The front part of the plate is higher to get larger sound volume in the bass compass. The plate dimensions fall in between the high wave and standard head joint.

[ RS-2 ]
Basically similar to the Standard type, bat both sides are shaven larger than the standard to effect on all compass.

[ RS-3 ]
The plate is a more straight and the mouth-hole more shallow than those of the RS-2.

[ RS-4 ]
The inside cut of the embouchure-hole is cut tightly while both edges of the bottom are widely.