Permission for Copyright

(Fact sheet P-07: Music Copyright)

There are principally 2 types of copyright to consider when we talk about music copyright.

• The traditional ©, ‘C in a circle’ copyright, applies to the composition, musical score, lyrics, as well as any artwork or cover designs, as all of these are individually subject to copyright in their own rights, (though when you register, you can include them all in a single registration provided they have the same copyright owner(s)).
• The second type of copyright applies to the sound recording itself, and is signified by the ‘P in a circle’

When using the work of others you have to ensure that you get permission to use the work before you attempt to publish or sell your work. Similarly, if you use loops or samples available via sample collections etc. ensure that these are licensed as free to use, or obtain permission . This is the reason we sent an email out to the company asking for permission to use their tack although my group will not be selling any copies, we are using their lyrical content and instrumental which is the reason we asked for permission.