What is the copyright low for sharing publicly music I transcribe?

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What is the copyright low for sharing publicly music I transcribe?

I listen to a song, whatever I memorize I transcribe it and share publicly for free. Because the transcriptions I make are not 100 accurate and true to original versions, would it be considered to be a violation of the copyright low?

Thank you.

Asked on September 29, 2018 under Business Law, Arizona

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

Yes, it would be a breach of copyright and violation of copyright law. Copyright does not only protect the thing itself, 100% as is and accurate; it protects also adaptations of the copyrighted work and derivative works created from it. Your transactions are clearly adaptations and/or derivative works.


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