Dufour - The tone isn't created by the instrument, but by the mind of the player. A great instrument will effectively and subtly respond to the player's mind.

Hara - Both Mr. Rampal and Mr. Nicolet asked us, "Please stay as you are. Yamaha shouldn't offer an rasy-to-play flute."

Tanaka - Not only expanding the range of basic flute culture but also meeting the demands of top artists at the same time.