Split Sheet for Musicians
Lock down who owns what before the song leaves the studio.
A split sheet is the one document every co-writer needs the moment a collaboration starts. It records who contributed what to a song — melody, lyrics, production, arrangement — and assigns a percentage of ownership to each party. Without one, a future royalty dispute can unravel years of creative work.
Most split sheet disputes happen not because people are dishonest, but because memories differ. Two writers remember the session differently six months later. A split sheet signed on the day of the session is the clearest possible record. It is admissible evidence, respected by publishers, PROs, and streaming platforms alike.
MUSILOCK generates a split sheet that covers the essentials: contributor names and roles, ownership percentages for both composition and master recording, terms for handling future changes to the split, and a signature block for every party. The document is bilingual — useful for cross-language collaborations common in Latin urban, reggaeton, and global pop.
Once all parties sign electronically, the completed PDF is stored in your MUSILOCK account. No printing, no scanning, no chasing signatures over WhatsApp. The whole process takes under ten minutes.
Whether you are a producer splitting publishing with a topline writer, two songwriters dividing a co-write, or a full band agreeing on a joint catalog — a split sheet from MUSILOCK handles it. Start the contract, fill in the fields, send it for signatures.
Create your split sheet now.
Takes under 10 minutes. Signed online. Stored forever.
Create this contractFrequently asked questions
What is a split sheet in music?
A split sheet is a written agreement between co-writers that records each person's ownership percentage of a song — both the composition (melody and lyrics) and, optionally, the master recording. It is the primary document publishers, PROs like ASCAP or BMI, and streaming platforms use to calculate royalty payments.
When should I create a split sheet?
The moment a collaboration session ends — before the track is mixed, released, or pitched. Memories of who contributed what fade quickly. A split sheet signed on the day of the session eliminates ambiguity and protects everyone involved.
Does a split sheet need to be notarized?
No. A split sheet is a private contract between the parties. Electronic signatures — the kind MUSILOCK produces via SignWell — are legally valid in most jurisdictions worldwide under laws like the US ESIGN Act and the EU eIDAS Regulation.
Can I change the split after signing?
Only if all parties agree and sign a new amendment. The MUSILOCK split sheet template includes a clause specifying that any modification requires unanimous written consent. This protects every co-writer from unilateral changes.
What happens if we skip the split sheet?
Without a split sheet, ownership defaults to equal shares in many jurisdictions — which may not reflect actual contributions. More importantly, you lose documented evidence in any dispute. PROs and publishers will ask for one when you register the song.