At all times there are cover songs which sometimes more popular and better than the original version, crossing the border to million views.
Performances may differ by their instrumentation, rhythmic change, and of course, the performer’s voice and timbre specifications.
Usually, the cover versions have their video clips and earn from these performances, although they are not the original song. What can be done to understand whether performance is legal or a violation of the right has been committed?
To find out all this, let’s get a little idea of cover version. This is the case when someone performs another’s musical work.
Cover has two types: when a musician creates and performs his/her own instrumentation, and in the other case he/she uses a ready-made phonogram and performs it as a karaoke.

Cover performances can be both legitimate and illegal.
In the event of being legitimate, the performer gets the right to perform the song. It can be paid or free.
And if the cover is made for non-commercial purposes, it cannot be considered a copyright violation.
The performances are illegal, with phonograms, minus arrangements and not self made arrangements.

What to do not to break the singer’s copyright?
You must note:
• Singer’s and song’s name
• The fact of being Cover Version
• The authors of song’s lyrics and music

Remember no copyright infringement is registered for performing classic songs.

Be informed and do not break the rights of others.