--- url: 'https://kalasudha.com/en-in/course/indian-slide-guitar/foundation/faq/workshops-learning/what-equipment-do-i-need-for' title: 'What equipment do I need for Foundation Indian slide guitar?' author: name: rajeevk url: 'https://kalasudha.com/en-in/user/fce96177fd193d3a' date: '2026-10-30T05:05:07+00:00' type: website summary: 'Foundation Indian slide guitar learners need an instrument their teacher approves; a lap steel guitar can suit this level.' tags: - 'Workshops & learning' image: 'https://kalasudha.com/themes/custom/music_agency/assets/icon/logo.svg' published: true og: site_name: KalaSudha 'image:url': 'https://kalasudha.com/themes/custom/music_agency/assets/icon/logo.svg' 'image:secure_url': 'https://kalasudha.com/themes/custom/music_agency/assets/icon/logo.svg' 'image:type': image/svg+xml 'image:alt': KalaSudha --- FAQ ยท Workshops & learning # What equipment do I need for Foundation Indian slide guitar? Updated 30 October 2026 Foundation Indian slide guitar learners need an instrument their teacher approves; a lap steel guitar can suit this level. Bring a suitable bar and finger picks, a tuner and a tanpura or drone app. You also need a way to record both hands and a notebook for notation. Ask your teacher to confirm the setup and tuning before you begin. Was this answer helpful? [ ](/en-in/user/login?flag_anon=faq_helpful-1811&destination=/en-in/course/indian-slide-guitar/foundation/faq/workshops-learning/what-equipment-do-i-need-for) [ ](/en-in/user/login?flag_anon=faq_not_helpful-1811&destination=/en-in/course/indian-slide-guitar/foundation/faq/workshops-learning/what-equipment-do-i-need-for) Thanks for your feedback! ## Related pages 1 page mentions this question ### Courses (1) - [ Indian Slide Guitar Foundation Indian slide guitar lessons for beginners: tuning, bar control, rhythm and first raga phrases, with 36 path topics across modules 1A, 1B and 1C. ](/en-in/course/indian-slide-guitar/foundation) [ Previous question What does the workshop ticket include? ](/en-in/faq/workshops-learning/what-does-the-workshop-ticket-include) [ Next question What level is this pitched at? ](/en-in/faq/workshops-learning/what-level-is-this-pitched-at)