Are Instrumental songs copyrighted?

Yes, all songs which are created buy a label, vocals or not are copyrighted, but people who just create their own music/ instrumentals who don't have a record label are not copyrighted :)

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Yes, the music and lyrics may both be copyrighted, as may any later sound recordings of people performing the song, with one large proviso: the copyright may have expired or never existed.

There are millions of copyrighted instrumental works. More are created and automatically copyrighted every day.

Things done prior to 1989 have a whole bunch of other rules. Things done AFTER 1989 in the USA are copyrighted for at least 70 years after death of the last remaining co-author (by individuals) or 95 years after publication (by an employee of a company, or other "works made for hire") or 120 years (after creation by a company employee, if it is less than 95 years after publication).

Prior to 1989 the copyright depends upon whether it was published with notice, registration and renewal, and when the author died. Any music published prior to 1923, or published without notice prior to 1977, is public domain. Any sound recordings of non-dramatic music published prior to 1972 has no federal copyright. Any works created by an employee of the US government has no copyright.

One more thing: Once a copyrighted piece of music has been released as a sound recording by the copyright owner, you can obtain a "compulsory license" to modify/perform/record/distribute that music, without the author's permission, by filing the right forms and fees in the US Copyright Office.

Copyright protects both the words and the music or melody.

I have written songs and recorded them accapella and then copyrighted them. My words and music [melody] are copyrighted even though there were no instruments playing.

Yes.......It does... You can either take that first responders advice and contact the publishing company (usually located in the credits of the instrumental or actual song), then google the company to contact them............. Or... Simply find a producer to make you an original song or buy q cheap music production software like fruityloops and make your own.....it's pretty simple

Yes. They are copyrighted.

You would definitely have to have permission and pay for the rights to use that music! Payment of royalties for useage would definitely be involved!

I am sorry I don't know about this

yes

i dont think soo