Naxi ancient music was formed in the 14th century AD.

In many contemporary Naxi villages, there are some unique folk artists scattered around. Most of them are white-haired old men, but energetic. They appear in the village holding national musical instruments that outsiders have rarely seen. among the activities. Before the reform and opening up, whenever there was a red or white incident in the village, we could see them in the courtyard of the working family.

This form of music played by generations of elders of the Naxi ethnic group is currently collectively known as "Naxi ancient music". According to research by relevant scholars, Naxi ancient music originated from the Cipai, Qupai music, Taoist ritual music, and Dongjing music of the Han people in the Tang, Song, and Yuan dynasties. Currently, only the parts derived from Cipai, Qupai, and Dongjing music have been preserved.

Naxi ancient music is generally divided into two major tunes, "Shenzhou" and "Huatong", and is divided into more than fifty minor tunes according to different contents. Frequently performed Naxi ancient music includes: "Old Man of Qinghe", "Xiaobaimei" ", "Water Dragon Yin", "Slope Sheep", "Auspicious", "Bagua", "Bu Bu Jiao", "Spring Comes", "Ten Offerings" and more than 20 minor tunes.

"Sugudu" is a unique national instrument that is different from other music performances in Naxi ancient music. Currently, such an instrument is no longer seen in the country. According to many musicians, this instrument looks like Mongolia. The ancient musical instrument "Huo Bu Si" has disappeared throughout Mongolia.