Re: what issues should I consider in publishing transcriptions?

[Mats Bengtsson]

There have been some discussions on copyright issues at the Mutopia
mailing list, address@hidden Check the mailing
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In most countries, music is subject to copyright until 70 years after
the death of the composer (or arranger or editor who did any significant
additions). Until then, you need permission from the copyright holder to
do arrangements or publish the music.

   /Mats


Chip wrote:
> I have about 70 transcriptions I and a band-mate have done of Mexican 
> music, in the Cumbia, Banda, Ranchera, Zapatiado, Quebradita styles. 
> What issues should I consider if I were to pursue selling these 
> transcriptions? I was thinking via the web and maybe a 'fake' book, or 
> both. What are the legal considerations? These are our own 
> transcriptions/arrangements, taken from recordings. I have used Lilypond 
> for typesetting all my parts, my friend has used a windoze based app for 
> his. I would take his and typeset them in Lily for the 'official' 
> releases. I have seen some people mention their own publishing of works 
> done in Lilypond.
> Thanks for any/all input,
> Chip
>
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