Are piano covers of songs copyrighted?

The piece is copyrighted as a composition whether it is a cappella or instrumental or anything in-between. Also note that contrary to what some other posters have expressed, there is no hard and fast rule about what constitutes “fair use” of musical copyrights.

Can piano covers be monetized?

Yes classic piano songs are non copyrighted. However your channel wont be terminated by copyright strikes since no one can own the classic piano records (Law from Copyright Act of 1976). Unless they change this law ofc. About monetization you will need to show something new and different to be approved.

Do cover songs make money?

Creators participating in the YouTube Partner Program can share revenue from eligible cover song videos on YouTube, once music publisher owners claim those videos. You’ll be paid revenue for these videos on a pro rata basis.

What do you need to know about copyright laws for music?

What You Need to Know 1 Copyright Laws for Music. Songs are creative works that are protected by copyright law. 2 Cover Song Licensing. Once a musical work has been published, anyone can record a cover version of the song by obtaining a mechanical license. 3 Consequences of Posting a Cover Song Without a License.

Are cover songs on YouTube copyright infringing?

Thousands of times a month, someone posts a cover song on YouTube. And whether the video is a live band performance or a toddler singing from her high chair, most of those cover songs are posted without permission from the song’s copyright holder—meaning they’re infringing someone’s copyright.

What rights do I have when posting a cover song video?

So let’s start by understanding the various rights that do and don’t come into play when posting a cover song video. Cover song videos are NOT protected by a mechanical license. Once a song is published, you have the right to cover it (as a recording, but NOT as a video).

Do I need a license to make a cover song video?

BUT… a mechanical license (often secured through an agency such as Harry Fox or CD Baby’s cover song licensing service) protects you ONLY for the distribution of a cover song sound recording, NOT the associated cover song video.