{"id":9724,"date":"2026-09-20T18:20:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T16:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/?p=9724"},"modified":"2026-09-20T18:20:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T16:20:53","slug":"split-sheet-musique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/2026\/09\/20\/split-sheet-musique\/","title":{"rendered":"Music split sheet: clearly dividing shares between co-authors"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"tlcp-article\">\n<header class=\"tlcp-hero\"><span class=\"tlcp-kicker\">TuneLockr Guide \u00b7 Rights<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>Music split sheet: clearly dividing shares between co-authors<\/h1>\n<p class=\"tlcp-lead\">A split sheet finalises the contributors\u2019 agreement on their roles and shares before memories fade and interests diverge.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tlcp-actions\"><a class=\"tlcp-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/app.tunelockr.com\/depot\">Keep records \u2197<\/a><a class=\"tlcp-btn is-ghost\" href=\"\/en\/protect-my-music-2\/\">See the main guide<\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"tlcp-offer\">First registration free \u00b7 no bank card required<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"tlcp-body\">\n<p><strong>Split sheet music<\/strong> here refers to a concrete process: identifying the correct rights holders, defining the intended use or evidence required, formalising decisions and keeping the elements that will help understand the agreement later. This method avoids vague promises and reduces misunderstandings between artists, producers, labels, publishers, and users.<\/p>\n<p>TuneLockr helps creators organise their files, evidence, and permissions. The tool does not replace a collecting society or personalised legal advice. The information below is educational and should be tailored to the project, territory, and any existing contracts.<\/p>\n<h2>Split sheet music: the four key decisions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tlcp-grid\">\n<article class=\"tlcp-card\">\n<h3>Participants<\/h3>\n<p>Record the full identity, stage name, contact details, and role of each contributor.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"tlcp-card\">\n<h3>Relevant work<\/h3>\n<p>Provisional title, date, session, version and IDs should allow you to identify the right creation.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"tlcp-card\">\n<h3>Distribution<\/h3>\n<p>Percentages must be understood, correctly totalled and, if needed, split between composition and lyrics.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"tlcp-card\">\n<h3>Signatures and record keeping<\/h3>\n<p>Date, validate and keep the sheet with the files and communications from the session.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tlcp-note\"><strong>Important consideration for split sheet music.<\/strong> Don't confuse identification, evidence, ownership, and permission. A code, a deposit, a dated file or a detection documents a specific aspect; no single element answers all questions.<\/div>\n<h2>Implementing split sheet music, step by step<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Map out the people and assets<\/h3>\n<p>Start by naming the work, the recording, the exact version, and the relevant files. Add the authors, composers, performers, producers, publishers, or relevant representatives. This mapping prevents a decision made about the master from being mistakenly applied to the composition, or vice versa.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Describe the requirement using verifiable parameters<\/h3>\n<p>Replace general wording with observable parameters: uses, media, territory, duration, exclusivity, volumes, permitted modifications, recipients, and termination conditions. When the project changes, create a new version of the agreement or the record instead of quietly altering the history.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Check existing documents<\/h3>\n<p>Review contracts, mandates, licences, split sheets, statements, invoices, and relevant exchanges. Prior authorisation, management mandates, or exclusivity may affect your room for manoeuvre. Where important stakes are involved, a professional analysis ensures a reliable interpretation.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Keep an accessible record<\/h3>\n<p>Archive the final version, attachments, date, identity of the people who validated, and the corresponding files. Use a consistent naming convention and save everything in a location separate from the place of creation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tlcp-checklist\"><strong>Checklist before approval<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All co-authors present<\/li>\n<li>Roles described clearly<\/li>\n<li>Percentages checked<\/li>\n<li>Publishers and affiliations indicated if known<\/li>\n<li>Copy given to each signatory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Integrate split sheet music into your release process<\/h2>\n<h3>Before finalisation<\/h3>\n<p>Bring together the relevant people while the creative and business choices are still easy to explain. For 'participants', assign a person in charge and set an approval date. This early step saves more time than searching for documents months after release.<\/p>\n<h3>Upon delivery<\/h3>\n<p>Create a reference folder containing the approved export, metadata, agreements, contact details, and a summary of decisions taken. Do not overwrite old versions: archive them with a clear status. This will allow you to show which file was delivered, when, and under what conditions.<\/p>\n<h3>During use<\/h3>\n<p>Monitor any divergence between the intended scope and the actual use. A campaign might extend, a video may be re-edited, a partner may change, or a new platform might arise. The aim is not to block all change but to identify when a new approval or extension becomes necessary.<\/p>\n<h3>At closure or renewal<\/h3>\n<p>Note the definitive end, the files returned or deleted, the amounts paid, and any possible extensions. A brief review creates a reliable record and improves future agreements. For a catalogue, apply the same framework to each title in order to make decisions comparable.<\/p>\n<h2>How to assess the quality of the mechanism?<\/h2>\n<p>For a music split sheet, a well-organised file is <strong>understandable<\/strong> by someone who was not involved in the discussions, <strong>traceable<\/strong> thanks to consistent files and dates, <strong>proportionate<\/strong> to the value of the use and <strong>reversible<\/strong> when the authorisation comes to an end. These criteria are more useful than a stack of unrelated documents.<\/p>\n<p>Test your organisation with a simple scenario: if the project manager is absent, can someone else identify the correct version, know who makes decisions, find the proof and understand what is permitted? If the answer is no, add an index or an overview sheet rather than multiplying the number of folders.<\/p>\n<h2>International project: additional checks<\/h2>\n<p>International exploitation requires checking territories, languages, intermediaries, and the applicable law. Terms and formalities are not identical everywhere. Therefore, avoid presenting a French model as universal. For significant operations, have the scope confirmed by a professional familiar with the relevant countries and consult the resources of the [organisation].<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wipo.int\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Intellectual Property Organization<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Example of a properly defined decision<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tlcp-example\">\n<p>A workable decision answers five questions: <strong>who<\/strong> authorises or declares, <strong>which file<\/strong> is involved, <strong>for what use<\/strong>, <strong>for how long<\/strong> and <strong>with what compensation or proof<\/strong>. If any of these answers is missing, add it before sharing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Common mistakes to avoid<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Using a template without adapting it to the actual project.<\/li>\n<li>Treating the work and the master as a single asset.<\/li>\n<li>Forgetting a co-author, a producer or a previous licence.<\/li>\n<li>Granting exclusivity without a defined duration or precise territory.<\/li>\n<li>Only keep isolated screenshots, without source files or context.<\/li>\n<li>Present a detection or identifier as absolute proof.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Sources and guidance<\/h2>\n<p>To explore further, consult the official resources of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inpi.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">INPI<\/a> and, where the topic requires specialised guidance, <a href=\"https:\/\/musilaw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MusiLaw<\/a>. Texts and practices evolve: check the applicable version at the time of your project.<\/p>\n<section class=\"tlcp-faq\">\n<h2>Frequently asked Questions<\/h2>\n<details>\n<summary>Is a split sheet mandatory?<\/summary>\n<p>It\u2019s not always required, but it\u2019s a useful practice to quickly record an agreement.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Does it need to add up to 100%?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes, for the scope it covers. Any inconsistency must be resolved before signing.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Does it replace a publishing contract?<\/summary>\n<p>No. It mainly records contributions and shares; other agreements may still be necessary.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<aside class=\"tlcp-eco\">\n<div><span>Contracts &amp; legal framework<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Need a document tailored to your situation?<\/h2>\n<p>Access templates and resources dedicated to music professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/musilaw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover MusiLaw \u2197<\/a><\/aside>\n<aside class=\"tlcp-related\"><span class=\"tlcp-related-kicker\">TuneLockr Rights<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Protect your music before sharing it.<\/h2>\n<p>Create proof linked to this version of your work, then find your licences and your usage in one unified process. Dive deeper with the <a href=\"\/en\/protect-my-music-2\/\">main rights guide<\/a> or <a href=\"\/en\/monetiser-sa-musique\/\">complementary guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tlcp-actions\"><a class=\"tlcp-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/app.tunelockr.com\/depot\">Create my proof \u2197<\/a><a class=\"tlcp-btn is-ghost\" href=\"\/en\/tunnel-locker-pricing\/\">See offers<\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"tlcp-offer\">First registration free \u00b7 no bank card required<\/p>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A split sheet finalises the contributors\u2019 agreement on their roles and shares before memories fade and interests diverge.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9771,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9724","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-droits-preuves"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9724"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9724\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9859,"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9724\/revisions\/9859"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9771"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9724"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tunelockr.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}