Yes. If the work is still under copyright protection, you need permission from the song’s composer or publisher when:

• You make significant changes to the work
• The arrangement exceeds the so-called arrangement threshold
• You plan to publish or perform an arrangement that exceeds the arrangement threshold

The arrangement threshold is exceeded when:

• You add new musical elements to the work
• You modify the work creatively and originally
• You bring a distinct personal contribution to the work