Music Split Sheet Template — Used by Independent Artists & Labels Worldwide
The standard music
split sheet.
One clean, professional PDF template covering publishing splits, master recording splits, and all essential metadata. No filler. No guesswork. Just sign it and move on.
Two versions available
Split Sheet
Publishing splits, master splits, metadata, notes & signatures. Everything you need.
$4Split Sheet + LOD
Everything above, plus a Letter of Direction for SoundExchange & neighboring rights societies.
$7Why this one
Covers both sides
Most templates only handle publishing. This one covers publishing and master recording splits on a single page.
Up to 6 parties
Room for writers, producers, featured artists, publishers — everyone gets their own row.
Your logo, your brand
A designated logo area lets you drop in your label or management company branding before printing or sending.
Globally usable
Includes PRO fields compatible with ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, SOCAN, PRS, APRA, and other international societies.
Instant download
Pay once, download immediately. No subscription. No account required. Print or sign digitally.
SoundExchange ready
The LOD bundle includes a Letter of Direction formatted specifically for SoundExchange royalty designation.
Publishing Splits
- Song title & alternative title
- Artist / performing name
- Album / EP / project name
- ISRC & ISWC identifiers
- Genre & BPM / Key
- Legal name (up to 6 writers)
- PRO affiliation
- IPI / CAE number
- Publisher name & publisher PRO
- Ownership split percentage
Master Recording Splits
- Legal name (up to 6 parties)
- Role (producer, artist, engineer…)
- Record label
- Email address
- Ownership split percentage
- Date & reference number
- Notes / additional terms box
- 6 signature blocks
- Logo placeholder (your branding)
- LOD: SoundExchange direction table (bundle)
Simple pricing.
One-time purchase. Yours to keep and reuse.
Split Sheet
The complete split sheet — everything you need to document a release.
- Publishing splits (6 parties)
- Master recording splits (6 parties)
- All metadata & identifier fields
- Notes / additional terms
- 6 signature blocks
- Logo placeholder
- Instant PDF download
Split Sheet + LOD
Everything in the Split Sheet, plus a Letter of Direction for SoundExchange and neighboring rights societies.
- Everything in Split Sheet
- Letter of Direction (Page 2)
- SoundExchange member # fields
- Royalty direction table (6 rows)
- Authorizing signature blocks
- Works with all neighboring rights orgs
- Instant PDF download
Frequently asked questions
What is a music split sheet?
A music split sheet is a legally binding agreement between songwriters, producers, and other collaborators that documents each party's ownership percentage of a song. It covers both the composition (publishing splits) and the master recording (master splits), ensuring everyone's rights are defined before a track is released, licensed, or monetized.
Do I need a split sheet for every song?
Yes — any song with more than one contributor should have a split sheet. Without one, ownership disputes can arise when a song is synced, streamed, or sampled. Once purchased, the PDF template can be reused for every release at no extra cost.
What's the difference between publishing splits and master recording splits?
Publishing splits cover the composition — the melody and lyrics — and determine how songwriting royalties are divided among writers and publishers. Master recording splits cover the actual recorded version of the song and determine how master royalties are divided among producers, artists, and labels. Both need to be documented separately, and this template handles both on a single page.
Is this a legal document?
Yes. A signed split sheet is a binding agreement between all parties. It documents the agreed ownership percentages for both the composition (publishing) and the master recording. We recommend all parties retain a signed copy.
What format do I receive?
You receive a PDF file. It can be printed and signed by hand, or signed digitally using Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, or any PDF signing tool. The logo area can be replaced using Adobe Acrobat.
What is a Letter of Direction (LOD)?
A Letter of Direction tells SoundExchange (or another neighboring rights society) how to split and direct digital performance royalties. If you have a producer, featured artist, or label who needs royalties routed separately, the LOD is required.
Does this work outside the United States?
Yes. The PRO fields support international societies including PRS (UK), SOCAN (Canada), APRA AMCOS (Australia/New Zealand), ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and others. The document is plain English and recognized globally.
Can I reuse the template for multiple songs?
Absolutely. Once purchased, the PDF is yours. Print as many copies as you need for your releases.
How do I add my logo?
The PDF includes a clearly marked placeholder in the top-left corner. Open the file in Adobe Acrobat and replace the placeholder with your logo image. Free tools like Smallpdf also support this.