Naughty (from Matilda The Musical): Ukulele
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Naughty (from Matilda The Musical): Ukulele

As performed by Tim Minchin

Item: 35-DS00555969
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 2
SKU: 35-DS00555969

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About the Artist: Tim Minchin

Tim Minchin is an Australian musician, composer, and performer best known for creating the score to Matilda The Musical, which premiered in London's West End in 2010 and later on Broadway. His work blends sharp wit with sophisticated musical theatre composition, drawing on influences ranging from classical music to contemporary pop and rock. Minchin's approach to writing for young audiences balances clever, literate humor with genuine emotional depth, making him a distinctive voice in modern musical theatre.

Why we love this

This number captures the defiant spirit that makes Matilda such a rewarding show for young performers. The song sits perfectly for ukulele, allowing students to access Broadway material without the technical demands of a full piano reduction, and the character work practically teaches itself when kids connect with Matilda's rebellion and quick wit.

What to expect

Electric defiance wrapped in a pop sensibility. The song pulses with Matilda's confidence as she sizes up the adults in her life and decides she's had enough of their nonsense. There's lightness in the orchestration that matches the character's cleverness, yet an undercurrent of genuine frustration keeps it from feeling frivolous.

Who it's for

Ukulele students in upper elementary through middle school, particularly those ready for character-driven material and a bit of theatrical sass. Solo performers preparing for recitals, auditions, or school assemblies will find this accessible and immediately engaging.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay attention to lyrical clarity; the humor lands only when every word lands cleanly. Practice the text as you would speak it, then add the music around it.
  • Track the dynamic shape across the song. Small moments of softness make the outbursts hit harder and keep the performance from feeling one-note.
  • Nail the rhythmic precision in the accompaniment pattern. Ukulele grooves can feel loose if the strumming isn't locked in, especially at tempo.
  • Let the character's attitude inform your tone. This isn't sweet or bashful; Matilda is bold and unapologetic, and your delivery should match that.

How to use it

Slot this into a Broadway or musical theatre concert where it can stand proudly alongside other contemporary show tunes. It also works beautifully as a solo feature in a program celebrating strong character work from young musicians, or as a bridge piece that signals a tonal shift from one section of a concert to another.

Skills your students will build

  • Rhythmic precision in strumming patterns that support lyrical phrasing
  • Character interpretation and emotional authenticity in performance
  • Handling narrative perspective and personality in solo singing
  • Balancing humor with sincerity in musical theatre delivery

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