This guide contains information about copyright and tools, like charts or videos, that can help you better understand copyright.
For legal advice on the application of copyright law, please consult a lawyer.
COPYRIGHT LAW
For those who would like to read the actual Title 17 of United States Code, which outlines the tenets of copyright.
LICENSING for RECORDINGS
Learn about the agencies that license music for recordings, including interactive streams (YouTube, etc.) and how to request streaming or recording permissions from other rights holders.
Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT STATUS
Use tools to determine the copyright status of a score, recording, book, article, and much more.
LICENSING MUSIC for ARRANGEMENTS
Arranging a musical work for a different set of voices or instruments? If the work is under copyright, you'll need a license to make the arrangement.
LICENSING MUSICAL EXAMPLES
If you are working on a dissertation or publishing an article or book that includes musical examples, you will need to obtain licenses for all examples from copyrighted works.
LICENSING for
LIVE STREAMING and PERFORMANCE
Learn about the agencies that license music for live performance/live synchronous streaming and how to request performance/live stream permissions from rights holders.