Scott Price: Kanga-Joey – Late Elementary Piano Solo

“Kanga-Joey” is a lively Late Elementary piano solo that captures the playful spirit of baby kangaroos. With an Allegro tempo and a joyful, bouncy rhythm, this piece uses alternating hands, accents, and both legato and staccato articulation to bring the energetic leaps to life. Students explore black key groups in G Mixolydian, as well as grace notes, 8va passages, and a D.C. al Coda for added structure and charm. Pedal techniques help smooth transitions and enhance the soundscape.

Picture a curious joey bounding across the outback — wide-eyed, full of energy, and eager to explore. This piece invites young pianists to do the same through music.