How does one obtain print rights for sheet music?
You may secure print rights by contacting the publisher directly. 5. How does one obtain public performance rights? A publisher may assign its public performance rights to one of the three following societies, in which case you may secure performance rights from that society: http://www.ascap.com http://www.bmi.com http://www.sesac.com 6. How does one obtain sound recording or “master use” rights? Master use rights are required for previously recorded material that you do not own or control. They can only be obtained from the owner of the master recording, usually a record company. You should obtain the master use license from the owner prior to requesting a mechanical license. 7. How does one license a recording with samples? Sampling is (1) the use of pre-recorded material within another recording, which requires a master use right and/or (2) the use of a portion of a musical composition that you don’t own or control within another recording, which requires permission from the owner.
