A free split sheet generator for songwriters and producers. Add everyone who wrote, set the percentages, and download a signable PDF. No account needed.
By signing, each writer agrees to the ownership percentages above for the musical composition. This sheet does not cover ownership of the master recording.
Splits agreed in the room almost never turn into arguments. Splits agreed six months later, after the song gets placed, often do.
Each writer's legal name, their share of the song, their performing rights organization (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC or GMR), their IPI number, and their publisher if they have one.
The master recording. That's owned separately, usually by the artist, label or producer, and needs its own agreement.
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A short agreement signed by everyone who wrote a song. It lists each writer and the percentage of the song (the composition) they own. Publishers, labels and collection societies use it to pay royalties to the right people.
Many rooms split evenly between everyone who contributed, regardless of who wrote which line. Others split by contribution. Either is fine as long as everyone agrees and signs.
Only if they contributed to the writing, such as melody, lyrics or core musical parts. Producers are often paid separately through a fee and points on the master recording.
An IPI (Interested Party Information) number is the ID your performing rights organization gives you when you join. You'll find it in your ASCAP, BMI, SESAC or GMR account.
A signed split sheet is widely used as evidence of an agreement between writers, but it isn't legal advice. For large deals, have an entertainment attorney review your paperwork.