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Midimonster

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Midi Copyright
#997774 - 14/07/12 12:55 AM

Hi all,

Not sure if somebody in the know can advise on a music copyright issue please.

If a recording of a piece of piano music has been published on CD but the sheet music hasn't been published, is it an infringement of copyright to create a midi file from that recording (with the aid of mp3 to midi recognition software), create and print sheet music from the midi file and then perform it in public or create a video of the performance for public viewing (not for monetary gain though - e.g. to a non paying audience or on YouTube). It sounds like it could be an infringement but then again, is it a lot different to 'playing by ear' from the original recording, only with some digital assistance?

Thanks.

Derek

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narcoman
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[Re: Midimonster]
#997792 - 14/07/12 08:35 AM

Technically, yes.

You can't put it on Youtube without permission. You can do it for personal use. You technically cannot do it for public performance without performing at a PRS registered venue - but moat are so you'd be okay there. Playing by ear requires the same clearances as well.

So - no problem transcribing it and playing it live in a registered venue.

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Midimonster

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Re: Midi Copyright new

[Re: Midimonster]
#997933 - 15/07/12 10:24 AM

Many thanks Narcoman.

Good job I checked first.

Derek.

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