Guqin music is a traditional Chinese genre that features the guqin, a seven-stringed instrument that has been played for over 3,000 years. The music is characterized by its slow, meditative pace and intricate melodies, often inspired by nature and Chinese philosophy. It is considered a highly refined and sophisticated art form, requiring years of study and practice to master. Some notable pieces in the genre include "Shuishan Yu" and "Zeng Chengwei," as well as works by 蘇思棣 (Sou Si-tai).
Here is a list of guqin artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the guqin genre. You can find out what guqin genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.