Were here to answer your copyright questions in this video we dive into frequently asked questions about music and copyright on youtube we talk about rec. When someone exploits one of your exclusive rights in your music it is known as copyright infringement 17 us c 501 this is generally when lawyers get involved. Music copyright is the set of rights granted by your countrys government for the intellectual property music you create each country has different variations on the rights granted but they all exist to help you control what youre able to do with your song or recording who can and cant exploit your work for profit and how you get paid for your music music copyright is the set of rights granted by your countrys government for the intellectual property music you create. Music copyrights protect recordings differently than the music contained in a recording the words melody rhythm and harmony combined together may be used without permission but still must be credited and paid recordings on the other hand are strictly prohibited from being used unless the copyright holder gives written permission