A digital piano is an electronic musical instrument that emulates the sound and feel of an acoustic piano. It typically replicates the touch and key weight of a traditional piano, providing a similar playing experience. 

Digital pianos often come with various built-in features such as different instrument sounds (piano, organ, harpsichord, etc), recording capabilities, and headphone outputs, making them versatile and suitable for both practice and performance. They are favored for their affordable pricing, number of voices, connectivity to a computer, metronome, built in lesson books and songs, and zero tuning costs.

Digitals also come in different styles. Kawai’s ES-series pianos are called portables or slabs. These are light weight and easy to move around. Kawai’s CN and CA-series pianos have a upright style, allowing for a sturdier design.