Carry-on 49 Key Folding Piano

Keyboard for Schools

The space-saving digital piano that's perfect for the classroom.

Lightweight, wireless, and with a unique folding design, the Carry-on 49 Key is the ideal fit for whole-class keyboard lessons.

Designed by the amplification experts at Blackstar, the Carry-on 49 Key is packed with premium features.

Carry-on 49 Key is the ultimate portable piano from Blackstar.

Weighing just 1 kg (2.2 lbs), Carry-on 49 Key puts an end to bulky digital pianos, tangled wires and storage troubles. The folding design and rechargeable battery mean that kids can play in the classroom and even continue their learning at home, with a premier keyboard that can fit in their school bag.

Play Your Way

The rechargeable USB battery in the Carry-on 49 Key gives learners up to 8 hours of play on a single charge. No messy cables, no fuss: just unfold and let the lesson begin.

Small Footprint, Mighty Sound

The Carry-on 49 might be portable, but any instrument designed by Blackstar is sure to come with a quality sound. Along with the built-in speakers, players can connect to an external amp, or use headphones for silent practice. There's even MIDI connectivity via USB!

What a Carry-on!

There are 128 voices, 128 accompaniments, a transpose function, a metronome, an octave range, tempo adjust and even a sustain pedal included with the Carry-on 49 Key. All in a design that takes up just 39 cm (15 in) when folded.

The Whole-Class Keyboard

Teachers across the UK are utilising the Carry-on 49 Key in the classroom. Whole-class keyboard lessons can be a logistical challenge: messy cables, bulky instruments that require sharing and storage issues. With the Carry-on 49 Key, teachers can fit an entire class set of quality, wireless keyboards in their car!

The portable piano. Fold it, play it, teach on the go. The whole-class keyboard.

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"It's a good volume if you want to practice if you're singing or writing songs - if you just need to rehearse before a show. It's just so convenient and so good!"

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"This is fantastic for any music theory students, music students alike, composers, singer-songwriters, and even teachers. It's super portable: you're able to fold it up, put it in your backpack and bring it to wherever you need to be playing music."

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Carry-on 49 Key for Schools

The Portable Piano for the Modern Classroom

The Carry-on 49 Key is the ideal solution for busy teachers who want to get the most from keyboard lessons.

The folding design means that whole-class lessons can be delivered, giving all children the chance to learn. The wireless technology and connectivity options reduce and give students the chance to engage with technology. And the portable design means that kids can continue their learning at home. 

This means more progression, more inclusion, and more fulfilling music lessons.

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How does the Carry-on 49 Key fold?

The unique design of the Carry-on means that students can simply unfold the keyboard and use the locking latch to keep the instrument secure. When folded, the Carry-on 49 Key is small enough to fit in a backpack, making it ideal for students and teachers on the go.

Can the Carry-on 49 Key connect to computers and tablets?

Absolutely! With MIDI connectivity over USB, music teachers and their pupils can use the Carry-on 49 Key as a controller. For students who are advancing into the world of DAWs and music technology, this makes it a versatile option. But there are also 128 quality voices included!

How do I charge the Carry-on 49 Key?

The Carry-on 49 Key has an internal rechargeable battery. That means no expensive batteries or bulky plug sockets! The Carry-on ships with a Micro USB charging cable and can be used for up to 8 hours on a single charge.

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The portable piano for pupil progression

The Carry-on 49 Key Folding Piano gives keyboard students the chance to take their learning further. Space-saving in the classroom and lightweight and feature-packed to continue playing those scales and arpeggios at home.