Is Extracting Parts an Adaptation
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 11:19 pm
I have a question about the Performance-Restricted license and any other that restricts adaptations. I notice that IMSLP is now offering a part-extraction bug next to all the scores. I am wondering if that doesn't count as an adaptation under the license. My reading of the text is that it is certainly a plausible reading.
Specifically, my intent with my own large ensemble pieces is to release the scores under the PR license but retain full control of the parts. Have I relinquished that right under the license? I realize that the technical function right now is probably not good enough to use the results with (e.g.) a professional orchestra, but one day I don't doubt it will be. Indeed, the computer-generated PDFs I use are today capable of being reversed converted back into Finale files, and usable parts could certainly be generated from that. I was laboring under the impression, however, that the license would not allow this.
Specifically, my intent with my own large ensemble pieces is to release the scores under the PR license but retain full control of the parts. Have I relinquished that right under the license? I realize that the technical function right now is probably not good enough to use the results with (e.g.) a professional orchestra, but one day I don't doubt it will be. Indeed, the computer-generated PDFs I use are today capable of being reversed converted back into Finale files, and usable parts could certainly be generated from that. I was laboring under the impression, however, that the license would not allow this.
