Abstract: This article describes the two main aspects of the musical heritage of the Uzbek people - musical folklore and professional musical creativity, the composition of main genres, the basis of the grouping of national instruments, the general structure of Shashmaqom, and specific traditions of compositional creativity. Also, information about the role of solo singing in Uzbek music, the stages of its formation, and pedagogical methods of training is given. Key words: musical art, art forms, opera, symphony, mind, intuition, ability, talent.