How to get permission to arrange copyrighted music

There are 2 easy ways to obtain permission to arrange a copyrighted song.

1. Contact a Print Representative Online. Your request will be processed most promptly when your request is submitted to the print publisher whose catalog includes your song(s). ...
2. Contact the Copyright Owner Directly.

1. Do you need permission to arrange a song?
2. How much does it cost to get permission to arrange a song?
3. How do you get permission to use copyrighted music?
4. Are arrangements copyright?

Do you need permission to arrange a song?

Arranging a copyrighted musical work requires the permission of the copyright owner. There are Fair Use exceptions in U.S. copyright law that support educators: ... The arrangement cannot change the basic melody or fundamental character of the work.” (“United States Copyright Law: A Guide for Music Educators”)

How much does it cost to get permission to arrange a song?

Getting The Proper License For Your Commissioned Arrangement

Permission Fees range from $50 to several hundred dollars, depending on variables such as the nature of intended performance, who the licensee is (“educational” is cheaper), our arranging fee, and other factors.

How do you get permission to use copyrighted music?

In general, the permissions process involves a simple five-step procedure:

1. Determine if permission is needed.
2. Identify the owner.
3. Identify the rights needed.
4. Contact the owner and negotiate whether payment is required.
5. Get your permission agreement in writing.

Are arrangements copyright?

U.S. copyright laws protect a song's arrangements as original works of authorship. ... However, the song arrangement copyright does not extend to the song's recording. The author, or the record company, needs to establish rights to the recording separately.