In the United States, the Copyright Royalty Board issues compulsory Mechanical Royalty rates, known as “statutory rates.” For physical sales/downloads, this rate is 9.1 cents for songs that are under five minutes. For pieces over five minutes in playing time, the rate is 1.75 cents per minute. The rate for ringtones is 24 cents per ringtone.
You Can’t Have Good Music Without Percussion
Percussion instruments are very old and have quite a history. Often used in folk music, these instruments add variety and a rural charm to music.
