Free music split sheet generator
A split sheet is a one-page record of who wrote or produced a song and what percentage each person owns. Fill in the names and shares below, check that they add up to 100%, then print the sheet for signatures or copy it as text.
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Total: 100% (complete)
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What a split sheet is, and why to finish it before release
A split sheet lists every person who contributed to a song, the role each played and the share of the song each one owns. It is usually written for the composition: the melody, the lyrics and the production choices that count as authorship.
Agree the numbers while everyone is still in the room and still friends. Once a song is live and starts earning, shares are much harder to settle, and a release can be held up while people argue about them. Distributors and royalty collection services need clear shares to pay the right people, so having them written down before you submit saves a correction later.
How the generator works
Enter the song title, the artist name and the date, then add one row for each writer, producer or other contributor. Pick a role, add a performing rights organisation and an IPI number if the person has them, and type the percentage. The total at the bottom turns green when it is exactly 100% and tells you how much is missing or over when it is not.
Print opens your browser's print dialog with a clean page that hides the rest of the site, so you can print it or save it as a PDF. Copy as text puts a plain version on your clipboard for an email or a chat. Everything is calculated on your device and nothing is sent anywhere.
What a split sheet does not do
A split sheet records an agreement; it is not legal advice, and what it means in law depends on where you are and on what else you have signed. Ownership of the sound recording (the master) is a separate matter from ownership of the song, and it may be split differently. If a lot of money or a record deal is involved, ask a music lawyer to review the paper.
Questions
What is a split sheet?
A split sheet is a document that names everyone who helped create a song and states the percentage of the song each person owns. All the shares together make 100%.
Who should sign a split sheet?
Every person listed on it should sign and date it, ideally on the day the song is finished. Each signature confirms that person agrees with the shares shown.
Is a signed split sheet legally binding?
It is written evidence of what everyone agreed, which is valuable if there is a dispute later. Whether it binds anyone depends on the law where you live and on its wording, so ask a lawyer if the stakes are high.
Do I need a PRO or IPI number?
No. Both are optional. If a writer belongs to a performing rights organisation, adding the name and the IPI number helps that organisation match the song to the right person.
Does this tool save my split sheet?
No. The sheet lives on this page alone. Print it, save it as a PDF or copy the text before you close the tab.
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