Abstract: The art of ancient zither has been taking the lead in the process of traditional Chinese musical literature.The connotation,simplicitv elegance,gentleness and empathy which the ancient zither reflects stand for the mainstream of the development of traditional Chinese musical literature,and they are the symbol of ancient Chinese musical literature.As to the ancient Chinese scholars,zither characterizes one's aopiration is the goal they've been seeking for,and also is one of the important criterions of tradit...