Understanding Music Royalty Splits

Music royalty splits are the percentage of ownership that each collaborator has in a musical work. There are two main types of rights you need to know:

$2

This covers the melody, lyrics, and arrangement. Typically shared between songwriters and producers.

$2

This covers the actual audio file. Typically shared between the performing artist, the producer, and the record label.

$2

Without a written agreement, legal defaults apply which might not reflect your actual contribution. ClearSplits ensures everyone is on the same page from day one.