Astract:Revolutionary ballads in Northeast Guangdong are an important weapon of propaganda and ideological work in the Soviet area.They play an important role in propaganda and unique artistic charm in ensuring the smooth progress of the revolutionary struggle in the Soviet area.This paper summarizes the historical experience of the application of revolutionary folk songs in various revolutionary bases in eastern Guangdong during the agrarian revolution,and explores the application strategy and effectiveness of the ideological work of red ballad propaganda.