古琴是中国古代文化地位最崇高的乐器,古琴艺术位列“琴棋书画”文人四大修养之首。古琴属于中国传统文化传承下的人类智慧结晶,作为儒道文化思想的重要载体,古琴在当代而言有着特殊的历史意义,逐渐成为了目前文人乐器的重要标识。本文重点分析了古琴具有的音乐教育、文化、整体素质、民族传承等方面的当代价值和发展前景。 Guqin is the most lofty musical instrument in ancient China. Guqin art ranks first in the four major accomplishments of “poetry, calligraphy and painting”. Guqin belongs to the crystallization of human wisdom inherited from Chinese traditional culture. As an important carrier of Confucianism and Taoism, Guqin has a special historical significance in the contemporary era and has become an important symbol of the present literary instruments. This article analyzes the contemporary value and development prospects of guqin in music education, culture, overall quality and ethnic heritage.