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Music: Copyright

Introduction to Music Sources

Copyright Websites

Copyright for Music Librarians
         This site is a good copyright source for everyone, not just music librarians.

 Music Copyright Infringement Resource
         Sponsored by the George Washington University  Law School  and Columbia Law School, this
         site includes court opinions, commentary, sound recordings, and musical examples of over
         100 music copyright infringement cases.

Music Publishers' Association Copyright Resource Center  
          A guide to researching and copyright holders and licensing music.

United States Copyright Office
          The official website for information on copyright in the United States.

What Musicians Should Know about Copyright
         A video from the U.S. Copyright Office that explains what copyright protects, what it means to be
         a copyright  holder and how sound  recordings and musical works can be registered.

Artists Rights 101
        
From the Artists Rights Society - provides a clear understanding of intellectual property rights
         with a section covering Artificial Intelligence and Creators.

Christian Copyright Licensing International
         Copyright licensing for contemporary Christian music.

Church Music Publishers Association Guide to Copyright Information
          A guide to copyright for church musicians.


      

Books on Music Copyright