Evolution of music publishing

Abstract

The article proves that the printing of music, which appeared almost at the same time as the first printed book, had a similar effect to the printed word: the information was spread faster, at a lower cost and among more people. This has greatly affected the entire music industry. Composers could now write more music for amateur performers, knowing that it could be distributed and sold to the middle class. Professional musicians could have more music in their repertoire and perform music from different countries. This increased the number of amateurs in whom professional musicians could make money by teaching them. However, according to intelligence, in the early years, the cost of printed notes limited its distribution.
 The article examines how changes in printing methods have affected the music industry in general. Unlike the printing of literary works, which mainly contains printed words, the printing of music must simultaneously convey several different types of information. In order for musicians to understand, it is absolutely necessary that the printing technique ensure absolute accuracy. Chord notes, dynamic marks and other symbols must be reproduced with jewel-like precision. Because in musical notation everything makes sense, even the distance between musical notation.
 It is proved that the complexity of printing notes directly influenced the application of the latest technological achievements of the music industry. Unlike the printed word, music is easier and faster to move to the electronic sphere. Nowadays, music publishing is not the printing of music, but completely different ways of reproducing and distributing music.
 The article states that music publishing is a general term for the creation, production and distribution of musical compositions — it has existed for several hundred years, although it has recently acquired its current form. But the latest technology and changes in publishing legislation continue to reshape the music publishing landscape. The music industry continues to evolve and change dramatically to keep pace with the times and pace of development of the electronic age.