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by FrancesQ
Mon Feb 03, 2025 11:06 pm
Forum: Music Copyright
Topic: Scanning my own sheet music for my own use on a tablet
Replies: 8
Views: 33464

Re: Scanning my own sheet music for my own use on a tablet

Thank you. Yes it is definitely common practice, and it seems quite reasonable provided the individual is in possession of the purchased original. That is the argument I hear put forward. Interesting to know however that it dies not follow the letter of the law.
by FrancesQ
Mon Feb 03, 2025 11:01 pm
Forum: Copyright Law
Topic: Copyright of printed sheet music
Replies: 2
Views: 4648

Re: Copyright of printed sheet music

Thank you so much that is very useful.
by FrancesQ
Mon Feb 03, 2025 3:46 pm
Forum: Copyright Law
Topic: Copyright of printed sheet music
Replies: 2
Views: 4648

Copyright of printed sheet music

I understand that when a composer has been dead for 70 years their sheet music is out of copyright and it can be copied. There are many online sites where you can pick up such copies provided free by kindly notators. However can you tell me please what the situation is for the official publisher ...
by FrancesQ
Mon Feb 03, 2025 3:30 pm
Forum: Music Copyright
Topic: Scanning my own sheet music for my own use on a tablet
Replies: 8
Views: 33464

Re: Scanning my own sheet music for my own use on a tablet

Can I join in here to ask if it is legal to scan a bought piece of sheet music and put it on a tablet for use in a public concert? Particular need would be in a concert where a number of heavy books are required with just one or a few items from each book needed, it's easier to have each piece on ...