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What's it all about?

1. What is CPDL anyway?
2. How long has CPDL been around?
3. So who runs the site?
4. Is it really free?
5. So if it's free for me, who pays for it?
6. How many scores are there?
7. Can I make copies for my choir?
8. What else can I do with scores from CPDL?

How do I find and download scores?

1. How do I search for a score?
2. How do I browse titles of scores?
3. How do I download files?
4. What software do I need?
5. What if I can't find what I'm looking for?
6. What if there's more than one composer with the same name?

How can I contribute?

Straightforward questions

1. How can I post my own scores?
2. How can I add a text or translation?
3. How can I correct an error I've spotted?
4. What else can I help with?
5. How can I make a donation?
6. Where can I discuss CPDL with other users?

Advanced questions

1. How can I combine different editions of the same work on the same page?
2. I posted scores on the previous site, but now they don't appear on the composer's page. What happened to them?

What about copyright?

1. Are all CPDL scores legal?
2. What copyright rules apply to CPDL content?
3. Do all CPDL scores have the same copyright?
4. When does music enter the public domain?
5. Can modern editions of public domain music be copyrighted?

How do I contact someone?

1. How do I contact someone?