Updated on December 18, 2020 This article explains how to legally use copyrighted music in YouTube videos. It also includes information on the restrictions that apply to using copyrighted music on YouTube. Finding Music for Your Videos Without Violating Copyright LawUsing commercial music as the background for your YouTube video without permission might violate U.S. copyright law. The music rights holder could issue a copyright claim on your video, resulting in the video being taken down or the audio stripped from it. The good news is that there are options to help you stay legal with your YouTube music playlist.
You aren't limited to the music on the screen. You can search by title, genre, mood, instrument, duration, and attribution. As you might expect, clicking on the Sound effects tab opens a selection of free sound effects you can use in your videos. Finding Copyrighted Commercial Music to Add to Your VideosThe YouTube Commercial Music Policies section contains many current and popular songs that users have shown an interest in using. They usually come with some restrictions. The restriction may be that the song is blocked in certain countries or that the owner may place ads on your video to monetize the use of the music. The list also includes songs that you are not allowed to use. To view the copyrighted commercial music list, click Have different music in your video? Check its copyright policies in the bar at the top of the Audio Library screen to open the Music Policies screen. YouTube Music Policies screen.YouTube Restriction TypesEach song in the Music Policies list is accompanied by the restrictions that the music owner has set for its use on YouTube. In most cases, they apply to the original song and also to any cover of that song by anyone else. They include:
For example, at the time of publication, Gangnam Style is not allowed in videos, Uptown Funk is blocked in over 200 countries, and they don't all mention that "ads can appear." Using one of these commercial songs legally on YouTube does not grant you the right to use it anywhere else. Also, copyright holders can change the permissions they grant for the use of their music at any time. Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe How do Youtubers find copyright free music?To get started check out YouTube's very own audio library. All tracks provided by YouTube are free and safe for content creators to use.
How do I find YouTube videos without copyright?Finding CC licensed videos on YouTube. Do a search and find the filters option. After you do a search on YouTube, click on the 'Filters' option on the results page.. Filter results. Under 'Features' select 'Creative Commons'. Now all the videos in the search will be licensed under Creative Commons.. |