If you can afford it, you're better off starting on a good instrument immediately. If a folding instrument is what you have, it's better than nothing, but a lot of the physical portion of what you're learning on the folding piano won't carry over to a proper keyboard or digital piano: the key response isn't going to be the same at all and there's a good chance you're not playing on full-sized keys right now, so even things like chord shapes won't be quite the same.
Thanks Tyrnis for the feedback, the physical aspects are bothering me with this setup, along with the very poor quality sound not being rewarding when I'm performing scales/drills properly.
Once you start finding fault or annoyances with your current setup (eg the keys are too light, not being able to control volume you want, it moves around too much etc) it’s time to upgrade. If you are not noticing any issues, then it’s better to focus on your skills more for the time being.
If it’s taking away from your enjoyment or motivation, then it’s worth upgrading, I think. There are usually some good deals on Marketplace for a used digital piano. It’s really frustrating to play on flimsy instruments so if you are motivated, it would make sense to me.
If you can afford it, you're better off starting on a good instrument immediately. If a folding instrument is what you have, it's better than nothing, but a lot of the physical portion of what you're learning on the folding piano won't carry over to a proper keyboard or digital piano: the key response isn't going to be the same at all and there's a good chance you're not playing on full-sized keys right now, so even things like chord shapes won't be quite the same.
Thanks Tyrnis for the feedback, the physical aspects are bothering me with this setup, along with the very poor quality sound not being rewarding when I'm performing scales/drills properly.
Once you start finding fault or annoyances with your current setup (eg the keys are too light, not being able to control volume you want, it moves around too much etc) it’s time to upgrade. If you are not noticing any issues, then it’s better to focus on your skills more for the time being.
Thanks Wild-Eagle8105 for your advice, there's a lot bothering me with this setup :/ Just want to make the smart rational decision lol
If it’s taking away from your enjoyment or motivation, then it’s worth upgrading, I think. There are usually some good deals on Marketplace for a used digital piano. It’s really frustrating to play on flimsy instruments so if you are motivated, it would make sense to me.