By the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), the pipa was one of the most popular instruments, and has maintained its appeal in solo as well as chamber genres ever since.

• 琵琶发展到公元七、八世纪即中国隋唐时代出现了一个高峰。 当时上至宫廷乐队, 下至民间演唱都少不了它, 成为当时非常盛行的乐器, 而且在乐队处于领奏地位。