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lEARN ABOUT MUSIC ROYALTIES
Copyright law is a legal framework that protects the rights of creators and copyright holders, granting them exclusive control over the use and distribution of their original works.
There are several types of royalties, each corresponding to a specific use or form of exploitation of the work:
Types of Different Royalties
Music royalties are payments that go to recording artists, songwriters, composers, publishers, and other copyright holders for the right to use their intellectual property
Mechanical Royalties
Mechanical royalties are payments made to songwriters and composers when their music is reproduced, either physically (e.g., CDs or vinyl records) or digitally (e.g., digital downloads or streaming services). These royalties compensate the creators for the right to reproduce their work and distribute it to the public. you can earn a lot of money when your music is getting a lot of streaming.
sync Royalties
Synchronization Royalties Synchronization royalties, often referred to as "sync royalties," are payments made to songwriters, composers, and publishers when their music is used in synchronization with visual media, such as movies, television shows, commercials, video games, or online videos.
Digital Royalties
DiDigital royalties are fees that service providers such as Pandora, SiriusXM, and webcasters are required by law to pay for streaming musical content1. These royalties (accompanied with playlists of all the recordings played) are paid by the services to SoundExchange
Performance Royalties
Performance royalties are payments made to songwriters, composers, and publishers when their music is publicly performed or broadcast. Public performances can include live concerts, radio and television broadcasts, and online streaming. These royalties compensate the creators for the right to perform their work
What is Master Royalties?
Master royalties are earnings received due to owning a master right on the recording of an original song.
