Can I copy sheet music I own?

When you buy a piece of digital sheet music, you are purchasing one copy of the piece, the same as if you visited a store and bought a single copy of sheet music. Making additional copies, digitally scanning or sharing copies without paying for them is considered stealing and is illegal.

Is it illegal to download sheet music for free?

Downloading copyrighted music for any instrument without paying for it is theoretically illegal. Downloading public domain music is not.

Is it illegal to print music sheets?

Gregory Timothy Victoroff. If the musical composition is protected by copyright then copying its sheet music is unlawful without a print license — yes, even if the sheet music is solely for your personal use.

What are the copyright laws for sheet music?

In the UK, copyright in the musical work and the literary work (if relevant) will last for the life of the creator, plus 70 years. If the work was created jointly, it will last for 70 years after the death of the last surviving creator.

What is considered personal use of music?

“Personal Use Only” grants unlimited use of a copyrighted work, so long as there is no commercial gain from the use. Every copyrighted work is still available for “fair use,” which means excerpts may quoted, but “substantial” reproduction of the work is prohibited.

What counts as personal use copyright?

Personal Use is any use that meets none of the criteria for Commercial Use. Personal, or Non-commercial, use is a use for solely personal purposes.

Is sheet music in the public domain?

Under United States copyright law, most works published before 1923 are in the public domain. However, you need the sheet music for your students, and that may not be in the public domain. Most publishers add their own content to the sheet music.

How do I find sheet music for a song?

The Top 7 Sites to Find and Print Free Sheet Music

1. 8notes.
2. IMSLP (International Music Score Library Project)
3. Pianotte.
4. Musopen.
5. Mutopia Project.
6. ChoralWiki.
7. Making Music Fun.