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Intermediate bass guitar sheet music for "Fever Dreams" by Dio, in F♯ minor at about 97 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Sheet Music for "Fever Dreams" by Dio

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement for “Fever Dreams” by Dio.

Fever Dreams by Dio
Bass Guitar Sheet Music

Dio
Bass clefMid-staff range

The bass guitar part reads from bass clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · metal · hard rock
Mooddark · aggressive · intense
Signaturedark, aggressive hard rock anthem
F♯ minor
Key
97
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F♯m
E
D
Bm
A
A♭7
F♯m7
B
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-chorusChorusVersePre-chorusChorusBridgeSoloChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitars
heavily distorted, playing tight, palm‑muted riffs and soaring lead lines
drums
fast, driving double‑kick and snare patterns with tight hi‑hat work
bass guitar
punchy, round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
vocals
male lead, gritty and powerful, delivered with a raw, aggressive edge
guitar solo
high‑energy, technically fluid lead guitar solo that builds tension
Album & artist
ALBUM

Magica (2000)

The eighth studio album from Dio, released through Spitfire Records, is a concept album built around an original fantasy story involving forces of evil and a powerful book. Guitarist Craig Goldy returned for the record alongside bassist Jimmy Bain and drummer Simon Wright, and Ronnie James Dio had originally planned it as the first part of a trilogy.

All of Magica
Artist

Dio

Dio was an American heavy metal band formed in 1982, built around the powerful voice of Ronnie James Dio, who had previously fronted Rainbow and a lineup of Black Sabbath. The band went through many guitarist changes over the years, with Ronnie James Dio remaining the one constant member throughout. They released ten studio albums before dissolving in 2010 following Ronnie James Dio's death.

All Dio songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Fever Dreams" in?

"Fever Dreams" by Dio is in F♯ minor.

What is the tempo of "Fever Dreams"?

"Fever Dreams" plays at around 97 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Fever Dreams"?

The core progression is F♯m, E, D, Bm, A, and A♭7, built around the F♯ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Fever Dreams"?

The recording features distorted electric guitars, drums, bass guitar, vocals, and guitar solo.

Can I get "Fever Dreams" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement of "Fever Dreams" by Dio, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Fever Dreams" bass guitar sheet music easy to play?

"Fever Dreams" bass guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 97 BPM in F♯ minor with 13 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Fever Dreams" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar sheet music for "Fever Dreams" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Fever Dreams" on?

"Fever Dreams" appears on Magica (2000).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

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Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

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How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

Is this transcription licensed?

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