Split sheet for songwriters
If you co-write songs, you need a split sheet for every collaboration. Here’s what to know and how to create one.
Why songwriters need split sheets
Every co-written song has multiple owners. Without a split sheet, there’s no record of who owns what. This creates problems when registering with PROs, collecting royalties, or licensing the song. A split sheet prevents all of it.
When to create one
Create a split sheet during or immediately after the writing session. Don’t wait until release, registration, or a publishing deal. The conversation gets harder with time.
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Create split sheetWhat to include
- Song title and date
- Full name and role of each songwriter
- Ownership percentage for each person
- PRO affiliation and IPI/CAE number (optional but helpful)
- Signatures from all writers
How to create one
Use the split sheet generator to add all songwriters, assign percentages, and download a completed PDF. If you need detailed terms for licensing or publishing, use the co-writer agreement generator instead.
How to determine percentages
Use the music split calculator to determine fair ownership based on each person’s contribution to lyrics, melody, production, and arrangement.
Create a songwriter split sheet
Add names, roles, and percentages. Download a professional PDF.
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Continue your workflow
Use these tools to put what you learned into practice.
Split Sheet Generator
Create a split sheet PDF with names, roles, and percentages.
Create split sheetMusic Split Calculator
Calculate ownership splits using equal, manual, or weighted methods.
Calculate splitsCo-Writer Agreement Generator
Draft a co-writing agreement with custom terms and signature lines.
Draft agreementSplit Sheet Template
Download a blank split sheet template to fill in by hand.
Download template