What is music copyright?Two types of music copyright: master and compositionCompositionMaster RecordingWhen are copyrights created?6 exclusive rights held by copyright owners1. Reproduce the copyrighted work2. Prepare derivative works based upon the copyrighted work3. Distribute copies of the copyrighted work to the public4. Perform the work publicly 5. Perform the copyrighted work publicly by means of a digital audio transmission 6. Display the work publiclyThe 6 basics of music copyright law1. Copyrighted work must be original 2. Violation of Copyright Law must be established in court3. Master recording copyrights are administered (and, often, owned) by record labels4. Compositional copyrights are administered by publishers5. Copyrights last 70 years past the owners lifetime6. Cover versions require only a mechanical license — and only in the US
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