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What is background music monetization?

In recent years, YouTube has made it possible to monetize background music in addition to advertising revenue. This is a system that allows you to earn revenue by using music registered in the YouTube Content ID database. When registered background music is detected in an uploaded video, ads will be displayed on the video, generating revenue.

One of its features is that, unlike regular YouTube ad revenue, there are no monetization restrictions, so a major benefit is that even if your channel is not eligible for ad revenue, you can still make a profit by monetizing background music.

What is YouTube Content ID?

YouTube Content ID is a voice recognition technology used by YouTube. It assigns an ID to audio and authenticates all uploaded videos based on that ID. As a result, a system has been created that identifies videos that use background music and allows them to be monetized.

This allows you to track which videos your music is used in and automatically generate revenue.

3 Steps to Start Monetizing Your Background Music

1. Find an Agency for Background Music Monetization Services

BGM monetization cannot be done directly by individuals, so you must go through a company that provides proxy services. The proxy company's roles are as follows:

• Register your channel and songs on YouTube
• Revenue sharing when registered songs are used

Companies differ in the following areas, so it's important to compare them:

• Distribution rate
• BGM creation service available
• Screening conditions

For example, Orinas has set a high distribution rate for registered original background music of 80% or more, and for existing free music it is 85% or more.

2. Decide on the Background Music to Use

There are two ways to select background music:

• Companies that provide background music production services can create music by communicating the image you want, and once it's completed, you can decide on the title and cover photo and register it.
• Companies that do not create background music prepare their own music and ask an agency to register it.

In the case of Orinas, there are already over 200 free songs available, so you can start using them immediately after signing up.

3. Post with Background Music

Once you post a video using the registered background music, monetization will begin.

Generally, revenue is generated after two months because Google's transfer cycle is set to two months.

Regarding Revenue Unit Price (Specification Changes from March 2025 Onwards)

Due to a change in Google specifications in March 2025, the BGM revenue rate has changed. The latest estimates are as follows:

• Average price: Approximately 0.006 yen per play
• Viewer geographic variation:
• USA: ¥0.0339
• Spain/Mexico: ¥0.0028
• Vietnam: ¥0.0051
• Japan: ¥0.006

Q&A About BGM Monetization

Q1. When is the earliest I can start making money?

Most companies will transfer your earnings two months after the month you start posting. The timing of sending statements varies depending on the company you are contracting with, so it is recommended that you check before signing a contract.

Q2. What happens when background music is detected in a video?

You will be notified of a "copyright claim" on YouTube, but this will not result in the video being removed or negatively impact your channel status.

• If you are monetizing through a BGM monetization service: Just leave it as is.
• If you want to monetize your channel independently, you will need to cancel the claim. In this case, you will need to contact the registration company on your behalf.