Poorer farmers had to do with smaller bands, or solo musicians (a violinist or accordionist). Not infrequently traditional and "modernised" bands featured the same musicians. Sometimes they would even hire wind orchestras complemented with the trombone, and different kinds of saxhorns (growing popular from the mid 19th century). These included two or three violins, two clarinets (in C, E-flat or B-flat), the trumpet (in B-flat), and the Polish accordion. More wealthy farmers hired larger bands to play at wedding receptions or feasts. Not infrequently the traditional line-up of the violin and basses was expanded to include the Polish accordion (bandoneon), later replaced by the accordion. Bands usually included the violin, clarinet (in C), and three-string basses (basy) with differently shaped bodies, called rzępiele. the so-called rheiländlery (or rajlendlery), some polkas and waltzes (also of non-folkloric origin, popular or composed by regional composers), and some dance games. The region boasts relatively more purely instrumental melodies than other areas of Poland, e.g.
In Pomerania Polish musical folklore was the domain of Cassubians, Slovincians, Borowiacy Tucholscy, and Kociewiacy. Despite this, violins and cellos occasionally lure the company to the tavern, and here too, as in Kujawy and Mazovia, a full-blooded mazur sets limbs in nimble motion". In their work on the fields, one does not hear the songs and cries that so beautifully enliven the harvest and other agricultural occupations. Kolberg: "The people here seem less inclined to mirth.
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