China's national music has a long history and endless vitality. It is an art form that best embodies the cultural characteristics of different nationalities. As an integral part of national culture, it plays an important role in enhancing national self-confidence, national cohesion and national pride. However, our national music has not been paid attention to in the process of inheritance and development, and the present situation is not optimistic, and there are many problems. In view of these problems and the present situation, this paper puts forward its own views and suggestions, and should vigorously popularize national music education. Call on musicians to protect it and carry forward the essence of national music. Keywords: national music; Inherit; Development; Popularization; Chinese abstract 3 English abstract 3 Introduction 5 1. The concept of national music 5 (1) National musical instruments and national music 5 (2) Alienation of folk songs 6 (3) The narrow sense of "nation" refers to ethnic minorities 7 2. Problems in national music education in schools. Unreasonable curriculum and uneven geographical distribution 7 (2) Lack of theoretical knowledge 8 (3). Rescue Plan 9 (1) Establish specialized institutions under the responsibility of governments at all levels 9 (2) Maintain traditions and explore "original ecology" culture 9 (3) Improve yourself by infiltrating other music, strengthen media propaganda 10 (4) Develop music education in a balanced way, and popularize ethnic music education for children and primary and secondary schools 65438+. m = 2 & amps = 0 & ampD2 % F4 % C0 % D6 & amp； x = 34 & ampy= 16