While the basic playing techniques of each squeeze-box can be applied to any genre of music, the tuning, size, and configuration of appropriate instruments should be taken into consideration for optimal sound and even performance.
Below is an index of links to the preferred instruments that work best based on genre, including examples of vintage models if cost and availability becomes a factor:
Mexican (Corridos, Conjunto, Norteño)
Polka (German, Polish/Chicago-Style, Czech, Slovenian/Cleveland-Style)
Argentina (Tango, Milonga, Vals, Chamamé)
French (Java, Musette)
Zydeco & Cajun
Classical & Orchestral
Cumbia (Colombian, Mexican)
Brazilian (Bossa Nova, Forró)
Country/Western-Swing
Jazz (Dixieland/New Orleans, Blues, Klezmer, Swing, Bop, Standards, Hot Club, etc)
Irish & Scottish (Reels, Jigs, Polkas, Waltzes)
Eastern Europe (Balkan, Slavic, Serbian, Bulgarian, Russian)
Nordic (Finnish, Swedish)
