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No Matter What: Ukulele

As performed by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Item: 35-DS00255134

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 3
SKU: 35-DS00255134

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About the Artist: Andrew Lloyd Webber

Andrew Lloyd Webber stands as one of the most performed composers of the modern era, with a catalog that has shaped musical theater for over five decades. His gift for melody, harmonic sophistication, and theatrical storytelling has made his work a staple in schools, community theaters, and professional productions worldwide. Beyond the stage, his compositions have proven remarkably adaptable to various instrumental contexts, from orchestral arrangements to solo instruments like ukulele.

Webber's influence on music education extends through the accessibility of his melodies and the emotional clarity of his compositions. Teachers and directors turn to his work because students immediately connect with the material, recognizing melodies from beloved musicals while engaging with compositional techniques that reward both casual and serious study.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures the theatrical warmth of one of Webber's most affecting melodies in a format that makes it genuinely playable for intermediate ukulele students. The three-page layout respects the instrument's natural range while preserving the emotional arc of the original, giving your students a piece that sounds substantial without requiring technical pyrotechnics.

What to expect

The piece unfolds with theatrical sincerity, balancing hope and reflection in equal measure. There's an inherent warmth to the melody that suits the ukulele's tonal character, creating moments of genuine tenderness without sentimentality.

Who it's for

Intermediate ukulele students ready to explore Broadway repertoire beyond pop covers and folk standards will find genuine musical substance here. This also works beautifully for ensembles blending ukulele with other instruments, or for programs seeking an accessible entry point into Webber's compositional style.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melody with dynamic contrast in the A section; let the opening phrase breathe with a softer dynamic before building into the higher register passages.
  • Anchor the rhythmic foundation by locking into a steady tempo during the accompaniment figures; this piece gains its power from unwavering pulse rather than flexible rubato.
  • Pay attention to the lyrical contours where the melody descends; these moments often get rushed, but they deserve the same care as the climactic peaks.

How to use it

Consider pairing this with other contemporary musical theater selections for a concert celebrating songs beyond traditional pop arrangements, or feature it as a solo moment within a larger ukulele ensemble program. It also serves well as a bridge piece for students transitioning from beginner songbook material into more substantial melodic and harmonic territory.

Skills your students will build

  • Lyrical phrasing and emotional arc in solo instrumental performance
  • Reading and interpreting theatrical dynamics and tempo markings
  • Managing longer harmonic progressions typical of musical theater composition
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment awareness within a single instrument

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