Traditional Chinese Instrument 雅俗于心，发于外者，表象而已。 琴乐己，筝娱人。 Many Chinese learners can't tell the difference between 2 traditional chinese instruments,Guzheng(古筝) and Guqin(古琴). Personal preference may influence the choice. In my mind,Guqin is the best chinese instrument. The unique characteristics of Guqin are its inconceivable performance of peace. e.g. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2vehq2mHNM Guqin culture always accompany with the long history of China.And it lives in the ancient times forever. Though more popular than it used to be, this instrument is still " too highbrow" to the general. Too hard to delight others through it. Guqin expresses vicissitudes. As for Guzheng...well it's very sonorous... e.g. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyNmZqmInkM More likeable and easier to learn. Rolling in the deep(Guzheng):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0shsRmSxLI