Topmusicanswers
- How do splits work in music?
- How do you split ownership of a song?
- What is a split part in music?
- How is the master recording split?
How do splits work in music?
Oftentimes many producers work on a single track. Typically, each producer would split up the total “producer” percentage (if there's any other than the up front fee). So if the producer's backend is 20% for an indie release and there are 3 producers and they decide to split this equally, then each gets about 6.66%.
How do you split ownership of a song?
Performance royalties are typically split into two equal halves: a “writer's share” (50%) and a “publisher's share” (50%). Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) and Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) collect and account for each of these revenue sources separately.
What is a split part in music?
A split sheet is an agreement that identifies the ownership percentage each producer and/or songwriter has in the song. It also includes other key details like each person's contribution (lyrics, hook, melody, beats, etc.) ... This will essentially lock up your royalties until everyone reaches an agreement.
How is the master recording split?
Contract whereby ownership over a master recordings is split between artist and producer. In this particular contract the producer has facilitated the recordings and offered his/her services in excange for a percentage of ownership in the recordings.
