Rhiannon (from The Daily Ukulele) (arr. Jim Beloff): Ukulele
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Rhiannon (from The Daily Ukulele) (arr. Jim Beloff): Ukulele

As performed by Fleetwood Mac / Arranged by Jim Beloff

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 1
SKU: 35-DS01533509

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About the Artist: Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac emerged from the British blues rock scene in the late 1960s before transforming into one of the defining acts of 1970s pop rock. The band's 1977 album Rumours became a cultural phenomenon, driven by Lindsey Buckingham's innovative production and the vocal interplay between Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie. Their influence on songwriting, arrangement, and the intersection of rock and pop production fundamentals remains essential listening for musicians studying how emotional restraint and sophisticated harmonies can drive commercial and artistic success.

Why we love this

Jim Beloff's ukulele arrangement captures the hypnotic quality of Fleetwood Mac's original while making the song's melodic and harmonic core immediately accessible. The single-page format means students can learn a genuinely substantial piece without feeling overwhelmed, and Beloff's voicings respect the song's mysterious character rather than simplifying it away. Pairing this with other ukulele arrangements from The Daily Ukulele creates a cohesive repertoire that balances rock literacy with the instrument's inherent warmth.

What to expect

The piece maintains Fleetwood Mac's signature atmospheric tension: mysterious without being dark, propulsive without rushing. Beloff's voicings preserve the original's sense of unease and allure, creating an arrangement that feels introspective even in a room full of students.

Who it's for

Ukulele students with intermediate melodic fluency who are ready for material that rewards careful listening and sustained concentration. This arrangement works equally well for solo study or as part of an ensemble rotation, provided players have solid control over tuning and can maintain focus across a single page of music.

How to get the most out of it

  • Sustain the drone elements that give this arrangement its meditative quality; resist the urge to fill every beat with movement.
  • Shape the melodic contour with gentle dynamic shaping rather than dramatic swells, letting Fleetwood Mac's original restraint guide your phrasing.
  • Lock the rhythmic feel early in rehearsal so the steady pulse becomes reflexive, freeing students to focus on tone production and tuning accuracy.

How to use it

Include this in a rock and pop literacy unit alongside arrangements of other major 1970s and 1980s releases, or use it as a bridge between traditional ukulele repertoire and contemporary popular music. The single-page format makes it ideal for a concert that emphasizes variety in a short timeframe.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and sustaining pedal tones across multiple measures
  • Managing dynamic restraint and tone shaping in a melody-driven arrangement
  • Tuning accuracy and stability under sustained playing
  • Interpreting rhythmic subtlety in rock repertoire transcribed for ukulele

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