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  • Can I record with these tracks?
    Yes. These tracks are actually designed for songwriters to make demos of their songs. Once you purchase the track, you are free to record with it or perform with it.
  • Can I sell these music tracks?
    Once you add a vocal, you may sell your songs. However, you can't sell them as performance tracks.
  • Do I own the tracks I purchase?
    You own the lifetime license to use the tracks. You may record, pitch, perform and even sell your song once you've added a vocal to it. Your only limitation is not to sell the track without a vocal.
  • Can I edit the tracks?
    You may edit the tracks however you want. You can add instrumentaion. You can cut, copy and paste to create a different arrangement. You can't resell the track even if edited, unless you record a vocal to the track.
  • What are RAW individual and stem tracks?
    The RAW tracks are the unprocessed individual track of a recorded instrument or vocal. Several tracks make up the final mix. No effects, not much audio manipulation at all. When a song is recorded, each instrument is recorded by itself on a music track. For example, the acoustic guitar is on one track, the electric guitar is on another. Even the drums are separated into individual tracks. STEMS are a group of tracks such as "drums stem", or "keys stem" or "guitars stem". The stems have the same processing as what you hear in the full mix. These can be useful for a quick remix or adjustment.
  • What is the difference between Exclusive and Non-Exclusive agreements?
    Non-Exclusive. If you purchase a music track with a non-exclusive agreement then you own a lifetime license with certain legal restrictions. The same music track could possibly be purchased by another person or several people. Even though the track is same, the melodies and lyrics could still be quite different. You can still copyright your song. Exclusive If you purchase a music track with an exclusive agreement, you are purchasing 100% ownership of the license. You are the only person who can purchase that particular music track. Once you've added your recorded vocal you've created a derivative work. You have the right to do with it whatever you see fit. The only restriction is you cannot sell or give away the music track only. Once a music track with an exclusive agreement is purchased, it is removed from the website.
  • What is the difference between Premium GOLD and Premium PLATINUM?
    The varied differences are within production costs. Such as: -the number of musicians -time involved -studio tracked or created remotely But the main difference is Premium Platinum tracks have the RAW individual and stem tracks to go along with the Mastered Mix. This gives a lot of flexibility to the writer if he/she wants to make changes.
  • Can I use music from Music For My Song on YouTube?
    Yes, you can absolutely use licensed Music For My Song music in your YouTube video.
  • Why have I received a "matched third party content" copyright notice via YouTube about Music For My Song music used on my YouTube video?"
    YouTube takes copyright infringement seriously, and its Content ID audio detection system will occasionally display a copyright notice on videos using licensed Music For My Song music. This typically isn't a bad thing, it simply means YouTube has found some material in your video that's owned by someone else. To clear this notice, you simply need to let YouTube know that you have licensed the music and have the rights to use it.
  • Why are there ads running on my videos?
    One reason is Google's new policy allows for ads to be placed in any video whether the channel owner is an ad partner or not. Another reason is when unauthorized/unlicensed use of music is found in a YouTube video, it may have monetized ads placed over it by the YouTube Content ID system. Once you’ve used your Music For My Song license certificate to clear any copyright notices on your video, these ads will go away and you will be able to monetize the video yourself if you wish.
  • How can I clear a YouTube copyright notice?
    To clear a claim via YouTube, you simply need to let YouTube know that you have licensed the music and have the rights to use it. Simply choose to "dispute" the claim by clicking the “matched third party content” copyright notice next to the video in your Video Manager, or on your dedicated copyright notices page. After you click “file a dispute”, select the option "I have a license or written permission from the proper rights holder to use this material". In the "Reason for dispute" box, copy/paste the contents from your license agreement (accessible via the ReadMe! File in your purchased download). You may also wish to include the statement "A license to use this royalty-free music by Music For My Song was purchased from MusicForMySong.com". Once you submit the dispute, claims are usually cleared within 24 - 96 hours. If any issues arise, contacting the author directly via their profile page can often help to expedite clearing a claim as well.
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