Buzz
Jamendo is a platform filled with countless music tracks and songs that are openly licensed, allowing you to listen and use them for various purposes. To unlock the full potential of Jamendo, it's best to create an account on the site. This article briefly introduces Jamendo and guides you on how to set up an account.
Steps
Introduction to Jamendo
Visit the Jamendo homepage at https://www.jamendo.com/start.
Introduction to Jamendo.
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Discover Jamendo Music
- To close the menu bar and return to the previous screen, simply click on the 'X' icon located at the top left of the menu bar.
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- Attribution - Credit (BY): You are allowed to copy, distribute, display, perform, and remix this work, provided that you give credit to the original artist. This means you may use the song for any purpose, as long as you mention the song's author in the description or acknowledgment.
- Non Derivative - No Derivatives (ND): You may only copy, distribute, or perform the original versions of this work, but you are not allowed to remix or alter the work. This implies that you cannot use the song in a video or for any derivative works, such as a remix, for example.
- Share Alike - Share Alike (SA): You are permitted to distribute the entire work or any derivative works under the same license. This means that if you use this work in a video or a remix, you must distribute your own work under the same CC license as the song itself.
- Non Commercial - Non Commercial (NC): You are allowed to copy, distribute, display, perform, or remix this work, but only for non-commercial purposes. For instance, you cannot use this work to monetize a video on YouTube or in a video that promotes or advertises something. However, if the video is not for profit or commercial use (e.g., it’s a personal summer video), you may use it.
Create an Account on Jamendo
Visit the account creation page on Jamendo. Click on the (☰) icon at the top left corner of the Jamendo homepage to open the menu, then from the menu, select CREATE ACCOUNT. This will direct you to the account creation screen on Jamendo.
Create an Account.
Recommendation
- Each song or piece of music on Jamendo is licensed under one of the six standard licenses of the Creative Commons open content licensing system. Therefore, the minimum requirement to confidently use any song or music on Jamendo without worrying about copyright infringement is to carefully review the terms and conditions of each specific license. It is highly recommended that you consult the article Choosing a Creative Commons License to gain a deeper understanding of these licenses.
- If you refer to the use of songs or music from Jamendo in your materials, the minimum actions you should take are: (1) Comply with the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons license for that particular song or music; (2) Attribute credit to the creator of the song or music (usually by linking to the song or music itself); (3) Provide a link to the Creative Commons license of that song or music. You may find it useful to review the article on proper attribution like Attributing Credit to Educational Resources Licensed Openly with Creative Commons Assistance Tools for more information.
