Digital pianos combine the sound of an acoustic piano with the control and convenience of an electronic instrument. They do this by playing back digital recordings ("samples") of acoustic pianos (and, often, other sounds as well), triggering different notes as you play different keys. Like acoustic pianos, they respond to your touch so that the harder you play, the louder (and brighter) the note, and, like acoustic pianos, they provide a sustain pedal (some have sostenuto and soft pedals as well). Many digital pianos even have weighted keyboards so that they have the same kind of feel as their acoustic cousins. But digital pianos are much less expensive than acoustic pianos, take up less space, and never need tuning. Plus, using headphones, you can practice late into the night without disturbing your family or neighbors! Some models even include disk drives so that you can play back orchestral accompaniments and record your performances.

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