A digital piano is a good choice for learning a blues progression if its key response suits what you want to practise. Built-in rhythms or accompaniment are most useful if you want to play along with a groove. Also decide whether you want to edit MIDI notes or record the piano sound as audio: USB-MIDI does not automatically transmit the piano sound, and a portable piano does not necessarily come as a complete setup with a stand and pedals.
You want to practise chord changes and dynamics on a piano keyboard, and need a practical setup for playing at home. Berklee College of Music describes a blues form based on twelve bars, featuring I, IV and V chords.
You want to record your playing on a computer. So, distinguish between MIDI data for editing notes and an audio connection for recording the piano sound; Kawai describes both types of connection on the ES120.
You want to practise a repeating blues form with rhythm or accompaniment, and compare built-in features with your existing studio equipment. Kawai lists drum rhythms for the ES120, while Roland describes interactive accompaniment for the FP-E50.
Berklee College of Music describes the blues form as a repeating twelve-bar pattern featuring I, IV and V chords. First, decide whether you mainly want to practise key response and chord changes, record parts, play along with a rhythm or give the piano a permanent place in your home.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Key response and chord changes | Compare the keyboard and touch settings of the exact model, and check whether you can use a sustain pedal. | If I mainly practise chord changes and dynamics, I want a touch response that suits the way I play. Around 31% of consumers put touch response first. |
| Recording and listening back | Check whether the connections offer USB-MIDI, USB audio and/or separate audio outputs, and whether they are compatible with your computer or recording equipment. | If I want to edit notes in software or record the piano sound, I check MIDI and audio separately. Around 31% of consumers make recording their top priority. |
| Groove and quiet practice | Check whether the model has the rhythm or type of accompaniment you want, and whether the headphone socket is compatible with your headphones. | If I want to practise with a rhythm or keep the piano volume down for others at home, I compare these features on each model. Around 23% of consumers prioritise groove or quiet practice. |
| Space and setup | Measure the available space and check the dimensions and weight of the complete setup, as well as which stand and pedals are included. | If space or the ability to move the piano is a deciding factor, I check the complete setup. Around 15% of consumers put placement first. |
USB-MIDI and an audio output carry different types of data. For the Kawai ES120, Kawai lists USB-MIDI for connecting to a computer and separate line outputs for the instrument sound.
Before buying, decide whether you want to edit MIDI notes or record the piano sound as audio. Then check the connections on the exact model and the equipment you plan to use with it.
If you want to record the piano sound via a separate audio output, you may need extra recording equipment or cables.
The accessories included can vary by model and offer. Roland states that the FP-E50 does not include a stand or pedals.
Check what comes in the specific box and whether any separately sold accessories are compatible with the piano.
You may need to buy a suitable stand or an extra pedal separately.
Easypianos & Guitars published a Dutch digital piano list dated 2025. That historic ranking does not determine which piano suits your practice goals or studio setup.
At most, use a ranking to find models you want to compare further. Choose based on your main use and check the specifications of the exact model.
The P-145 is a portable practice piano with basic features; according to Yamaha, the P-225 offers more features within the compact P series.
The FP-30X is designed for portable piano playing and practice; according to Roland, the FP-E50 adds interactive accompaniment.
According to Kawai, the portable ES120 combines piano playing with drum rhythms and connections for external audio equipment.
The CDP-S110 and Privia PX-S1100 are compact models worth including in your comparison.
The LP-380U is a fixed piano setup with a keyboard, stand and three pedals, unlike the portable models.
No, you can count and play the repeating bars with I, IV and V chords yourself. If you want to practise with a groove, compare a drum rhythm such as the one Kawai describes for the ES120 with the interactive accompaniment Roland lists for the FP-E50. These are different features.
No, a USB-MIDI connection does not automatically transmit the piano sound as audio. For the ES120, Kawai specifies USB-MIDI for connecting to a computer and separate line outputs for the instrument sound. So decide whether you want to edit note data or record audio, and check the connections on the exact model.
Check whether the version on offer includes a suitable stand and pedal, whether you need to buy them separately, and whether your headphones and recording equipment are compatible with the listed connections. For example, Roland states that the FP-E50 does not include a stand or pedals; Korg specifies three pedals for the LP-380U.
According to the Government of the Netherlands, when you buy online from a business, you generally have a 14-day cooling-off period; the distance-selling rules do not apply in the same way when buying from a private individual. A product must also match the agreement, and if there is a fault, you should generally contact the seller. The Government of the Netherlands states that there is no fixed statutory guarantee period covering all products in the Netherlands.
The Government of the Netherlands states that electrical appliances placed on the market in the EU must have a CE marking. Check the product and power supply information for the specific offer, especially if the seller is based outside the EU; a general model description does not confirm that the version on offer has been checked.
