Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Copyright music and lyrics

Upon completion of the work, the author has copyrights.
Works created after 1/1/1978 - life of the longest surviving author +70 years
Having copyright to music really means that you own it.
All compositions which are not protected under copyright law are said to be in the public domain.
You CANNOT reproduce the music or lyrics
You CANNOT distribute the music or lyrics either for free, for no profit, or for profit
You CANNOT perform the music/lyrics in public
You CANNOT play a recording of the music or lyrics in public- even if you own the CD
You CANNOT make a derivative work or arrangement for public use in any form
Bryce Melnyk
Hr. 5
10/19/11

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