I spend weeks, occasionally much longer, re-scoring Public Domain works manually and as perfectly as possible without the assistance of AI or automated scanning so that even young learners, students and less fortunate musicians can access editable, high-quality sheet music. By law, these scores are in the Public Domain and are not subject to copyright, […]
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Do we use “Altered Content” on YouTube?
Short answer… NO, WE DO NOT. While it is true that we may use tools such as NotePerformer and various other VST (Virtual Studio Technology) Instruments, these are never used to generate 100% AI (Artificial Intelligence) content. Many hours of manual work goes into creating our content, both audio and visual. None of our content […]
Top 3 Principles of Classical Pedagogy
Festina Lente “Festina Lente” is a Latin phrase that means “make haste slowly” or “hurry slowly”. It emphasises the importance of maintaining a well balanced and deliberate approach to learning and teaching. The goal is to gain a deep understanding of knowledge and skills rather than focusing on quickly acquiring artificial knowledge. There is a […]
The Use of AI in Our Work
Do we use AI (Artificial Intelligence) in all of our work? The simple answer is… no… but also yes. We believe that technology should only be part of the process, not the entire process. This goes the same with the use of Artificial Intelligence. AI can be a very controversial topic which offends or upsets […]
五十音 北原白秋
水馬赤いな。ア、イ、ウ、エ、オ。 あめんぼ あかいな アイウエオ The pond skater is red. A, I, U, E, O. 浮藻に小蝦もおよいでる。 うきもに こえびも およいでる The small shrimp swims in the floating algae. 柿の木、栗の木。カ、キ、ク、ケ、コ。 かきのき くりのき カキクケコ Persimmon tree, chestnut tree. Ka, Ki, Ku, Ke, Ko. 啄木鳥こつこつ、枯れけやき。 きつつき こつこつ かれけやき The woodpecker pecks diligently at the withered oak. 大角豆に醋をかけ、サ、シ、ス、セ、ソ。 ささげに すをかけ サシスセソ Pour vinegar over the green soybeans. Sa, Shi, Su, Se, […]
Why are flowers beautiful?
“Why are flowers beautiful? They are beautiful, because they bloom with only single-mindedness.” — Jyuukichi Yagi
Japanese Public Domain Notice (and other countries)
Possibly public domain in EU and other 70 pma territories. While works are in public domain of its country of origin (Japan), it is possibly likewise public domain in the UK and EU due to the EU’s implementation of Rule of the Shorter Term for non-EU works. This EU ruling might be superseded by bilateral […]
It’s Almost Impossible to Copyright Protect Your Work
Imagine spending over 20 years studying music and beginning to compose and arrange your own music to find that other people are willing to steal and claim rights to your original work. You create a YouTube video to share with others and the hope to sell your music only to find someone else has re-uploaded […]