Copyright question
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Demian Newbie Posts: 3 |
posted 05-04-2000 06:04 PM
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I was hoping for a little clarification on the difference between an arranger and a cowriter as far as copyright goes. If I have a melody with lyrics, but no chords and someone writes chords and music to that melody and lyrics without changing the structure of the song, does that make that person an arranger or a cowriter? And should the copyright then be in that person's name as well? IP: Logged |
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ben_fenlon Administrator Posts: 315 |
posted 05-05-2000 11:32 AM
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Demian- To answer your question there really is no statutory standard for agreements between arrangers and co-writers. It would be up to you if you feel that his/her work on the piece belongs on the copyright. However, when it comes to royalty payments, co-writers are included while arrangers are not. (Also, still diagnosing a fix for your page) -Ben ------------------ IP: Logged |
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