Carry-on 88 Key White Portable Folding Digital Piano by Blackstar USB MIDI Controller with Rechargeable Battery

I have nerve damage in my hands and wanted a hobby that would exercise my hand and finger muscles, so I thought of music.I got my keyboard in January and started attending piano lessons shortly after. I love this keyboard, the keys are very light and easy to play (though my teacher says I need to practice on weighted keys I just find it too painful) and it's cheap enough that if I didn't enjoy it I wouldn't have wasted much money. Thankfully though I really enjoy playing and even though it's tiny when folded up and very light I have now made an area where it can remain set out full time.It sounds good enough on a low volume but tinny if you turn it up past 5 and I dont use any other sound effect setting than number 1 (normal piano), though obviously I have played around with the rest just to see what's what and I thought they all sound dreadful! But the piano setting is all I wanted and that's perfect for me.It is quite fragile so I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for something for a young child (or temper prone adult) as the joints where it folds up can very easily be destroyed.

So handy to have this on the go. I have full sized pianos, but sometimes teach online and am away from them. This a great substitue. It has the full 88 keys, and pedal/bag included. The only reason I dropped one star is because the keys are shorter than standard size, which is understandable to make it portable. But this does make it tricky when playing a piece with a lots of sharps/flats. Absolutely amazing that it folds down to a compact size. Glad I purchased

I am a Pianist/Musician that is looking to teach freelance and think this is a fantastic for any beginner/ Writer of music and to play for a basic accompany to sing along to or just for fun playing with the sounds and Rhythms. It is very light folds up into four coming with a easy to carry bag. Keyboard is rechargeable states 8 hours on one charge I have played it for 2 hours in one go. Sound not too good on their internal speakers but good enough if learning but can plug into portable speaker getting a much better sound and if plugged into a professional speaker sound is very good. Keys not feel like a normal piano but perfect for a beginner to get started for about a year and upgrade later. I like the portability as can take to other places to teach or play if no Piano available as I took it to work and played it at work as they knew I played but had never heard me play as could not take my Piano from home. I'm sure others could take it to there friends to play it for fun or to learn it professionally. Also Piano is a space saver for the house due to it foldability which I am sure lots will like where do you see you storing yours. It is basic but we all got to start from somewhere and if you want to be able to take it to other friends and possibly work colleagues to have fun with or just want if for yourself at home I recommend the Carry on 88 Keys Portable Folding Digital Piano

It had been a great buy and great to take away with me for extra keyboard practice. The only reason I have not givenit 5 * is that six keys suddenly stopped working and unfortunately 3 months over the return policy so there is nothing I can do apart from to throw it away.

The concept of this keyboard is great, and well engineered with a few caveats. If there is a mark II version of this keyboard, and they overcome a few minus points, it will be well worth more money. This keyboard is big unfolded! Although its small folded, its a whopping 52" in length, so make sure your table is long enough!Although I`m still learning, it`s excellent for practice, with the full 88 keys of a standard piano. It`s well worth the asking price. The BIG plus with this is MIDI. I use Cubase`s Halion on the laptop, (which gives unlimited voices, with better quality. ). On connecting the keyboard via the usb cable to the laptop, it was instantly recognised by Cubase/Halion, and was able to play any voice, I`ve played a Steinway Grand Piano! (the keyboard`s voices are muted).The keyboard is probably best used this way if you`re a composer, or a more professional player, and require better sound output.The few minus points? I worry about the strength of the hinges, they have too much play, and need care unfolding. The depth of the keys (front to back) are slightly less than a standard keyboard, but acceptable. Also the connecting section flat ribbon cable could be more robust, to cope with constant folding/unfolding. Last, the onboard speakers are small, so don`t expect too much bass. The built-in voices are are ok, but a little `tinny` because of this.Apart from this, its a very good pactice keyboard, and I`m pleased with mine.