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Make money off song without copyrighting it?
If I make an original song and don’t copyright it, would I be able to make money off the song by streaming it?
3 Answers
- 2 years ago
You can make money off your work. If someone else uses your work, simply show them you wrote it and take your credit with them.
- Anonymous2 years ago
What do you mean by “copyrighting” it?
In most countries, certainly in Europe and in the USA, if you compose a song you automatically own the copyright on the song. If you record it you automatically own the copyright on that recording. There is nothing you have to “do”.
In some countries it's possible to pay to “register” a composition but I don't really see the point in it in most situations.
- Robert JLv 72 years ago
Copyright is automatic with original works in most countries.
Registering it is optional in some, it helps in case of disputes.
If you disclaim copyright, there is no reason for anyone to pay a streaming service, people can legally just copy it and give it away without any credit to you.
