Hal Leonard is the world’s largest music publisher, renowned for its extensive catalog of over one million titles spanning sheet music, songbooks, instructional materials, and digital resources. Founded in 1947 in Winona, Minnesota, by Harold “Hal” Edstrom, his brother Everett “Leonard” Edstrom, and musician Roger Busdicker, the company began by arranging popular music for school bands.Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Hal Leonard has expanded its global presence with offices and distribution centers in over 65 countries, including the UK, Europe, and Asia. The company represents a vast array of artists, songwriters, and arrangers, offering publications for every instrument and ensemble.In 2023, Hal Leonard was acquired by Muse Group, the parent company of MuseScore, Ultimate Guitar, and StaffPad, marking a significant step in the integration of traditional music publishing with digital innovation.
THE GPAS Music Book Shop is your go-to destination for all things printed and instructional in the world of music.
This category covers resources like sheet music, guitar tablature, method books, theory guides, and gear manuals that help musicians improve their skills and knowledge. Whether you’re after beginner-friendly songbooks or advanced technical references, you’ll find recommendations and insights here to support your learning journey and fuel your passion.
Here at GPAS we have everything guitar from music to guitars amps pedals and stuff. The guitar is a versatile stringed instrument played across countless genres, from rock and blues to classical and jazz.
Typically featuring six strings, it produces sound by vibrating strings stretched over a wooden body or solid frame, amplified acoustically or electronically.
We have Guitars in all types, including acoustic, electric, bass guitars and electro-acoustic, each offering different tonal characteristics and playing styles. For many, the guitar is both a tool of expression and a lifelong obsession—lending itself equally to raw power, subtle nuance, and everything in between.
A volume pedal is a foot-operated device used to control the volume of a guitar or other audio signal. It functions similarly to the volume knob on a guitar but allows for real-time, hands-free adjustment during performance. By rocking the pedal forward or backward with their foot, the guitarist can smoothly increase or decrease the volume level of their instrument. Volume pedals are commonly used in various musical contexts, including live performances and studio recordings, to create dynamic swells, fades, and volume changes. They can also be employed to adjust the balance between different instruments in a band or to control the overall volume of a guitar signal sent to effects pedals or amplifier.
Volume pedals come in passive and active varieties, with active models often providing additional features like adjustable gain and tone shaping. They typically feature a durable construction suitable for use on stage, with a non-slip surface and a smooth-action pedal for precise volume control. Some volume pedals also include a minimum volume knob, allowing the guitarist to set a minimum volume level when the pedal is fully rocked back, which can be useful for maintaining a consistent volume level during performances. Popular volume pedal models include the Ernie Ball VP Jr., Boss FV-500H, and Dunlop DVP4 Volume X.
We have new and used Book Shop musical equipment available on our website for fast direct delivery from sellers across the UK & Europe.
We have new and used Hal Leonard musical equipment available on our website for fast direct delivery from sellers across the UK & Europe.
Hal Leonard is the world’s largest music publisher, renowned for its extensive catalog of over one million titles spanning sheet music, songbooks, instructional materials, and digital resources. Founded in 1947 in Winona, Minnesota, by Harold “Hal” Edstrom, his brother Everett “Leonard” Edstrom, and musician Roger Busdicker, the company began by arranging popular music for school bands.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Hal Leonard has expanded its global presence with offices and distribution centers in over 65 countries, including the UK, Europe, and Asia. The company represents a vast array of artists, songwriters, and arrangers, offering publications for every instrument and ensemble.
In 2023, Hal Leonard was acquired by Muse Group, the parent company of MuseScore, Ultimate Guitar, and StaffPad, marking a significant step in the integration of traditional music publishing with digital innovation.
