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Sound Recording Master Rights & Publishing Guide
A Complete Intellectual Property Handbook for DIY Creators
Updated: 2026-10-12
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# Demystifying Music Rights\n\nWhen you record an original song, two distinct copyrights are formed:\n\n1. **The Sound Recording (Master Right):** The actual audio file recording. SavyCore artists retain 100% of master ownership.\n2. **The Musical Work (Composition / Publishing):** The underlying melody and lyrics administered by Performing Rights Organizations (BMI, ASCAP, PRS).\n\nLearn how to register ISRC, ISWC, and collect global mechanical royalties without signing away your creative control.
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