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WorksheetsSheet Music: copyright, fair use, and public domain
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 13mins
If the sheet music you want to play does not have the copyright symbol on it, it's probably not copyright-protected.
True
False
How long does copyright last for a composer?
70 years after the composer dies
120 years after the work is published
14 years after the work is copyrighted
Until the composer dies
Which can not be copyrighted?
the notes in a melody
the order of the chords in a song
a songs lyrics
a specific performance of a song
Copyrighted sheet music can be used if you:
give credit to the composer, arranger and publisher
obtain permission, pay, or follow Fair Use guidelines
play it for a school assignment or performance
do not see a copyright symbol
What should you do if you want to perform a copyrighted piece at a school concert?
Pay royalties
It's educational, so it's Fair Use
Make sure your concert doesn't charge admission
Copyright means you can't do that
There are 4 questions you must ask yourself to determine if your use of someone else's creation is covered by Fair Use. Which is not one of those four questions?
How much of the work are you using?
What is your purpose for using it?
Will your use hurt sales of the original work?
Does the copyright owner know or care about your use?
If a composer doesn't want to let you use their song, you can still use it under Fair Use and they can't do anything about it
True
False
Which of these is not a violation of copyright?
Playing copyrighted music at a free public concert
Selling copies of a Beethoven quartet you printed off of IMSLP
Recording our class concert so you can listen to it at home
Taking a picture of your part so you can practice at home
What should you do if you want to perform a piece that's in the public domain?
Pay royalties to the copyright holder
Get permission from the current copyright holder
Just perform it
Make sure you follow Fair Use guidelines
Which of these is probably public domain?
Music you wrote for a class project
Music a composer never published
Music written in 1892
Music published anonymously
Even if you use works that are public domain, you should give credit to the composer, arranger, and publisher
True
False
Which of these circumstances probably does not require royalties to be paid to the copyright holder?
A restaurant has the radio set to a classical music station for ambiance
Our orchestra class puts on a free Harry Potter-themed concert at school
Jimmy Fallon sings a mocking version of a Beatles song on national TV
Your mom posts a video of your baby brother singing a Disney song on YouTube
If you buy a copy of sheet music, which of these is definitely legal?
Put a recording of yourself playing the song online
Play the song in a free public concert
Play the song for your own private enjoyment
Make a copy so it's easier to turn the page
