The earliest music education system was established in the Zhou Dynasty. At that time, the education of the Zhou Dynasty included rituals, music, archery, and imperial duties, among which music was the music system. This education can only be enjoyed by nobles, and it is impossible for ordinary civilians to receive such education. For example, our Confucius can receive such education just because he is a noble.
Music first started because when people were resting during the harvest season, the most important thing at that time was to dance. Then some people liked to shoot things, and musical instruments gradually appeared. Because people found that some items sounded very good when played, and then slowly made it into a musical instrument. Being able to play an instrument was a very good thing, but later on only nobles could receive real education. Music was a very enjoyable thing, so gradually music became one of the educational contents of nobles.
If a nobleman doesn’t understand music, what kind of nobleman can he be called? At that time, Confucius also wanted to learn music. However, due to changes in his family, he had to learn everything from others, and his family did not have the conditions at all. There was a very famous master at that time, and Confucius studied the instrument with him for a long time. After a long period of practice, he could finally play a very nice piece of music. This master felt that Confucius was incompetent, but Confucius's efforts moved him. This master all admired Confucius's perseverance.
Because Confucius was a very famous educator in history. He broke the government's school-running system and began to educate the common people himself. No matter what kind of person he is, no matter how high or low he is, he will teach his students well. He can also teach this music content. After all, students need to develop in an all-round way. They cannot just know how to study. They need to cultivate all-round talents.