Loud or quiet, complex and simple, hard or easy. It's played where most feelings reside – in the gut. Playful, single notes, loud full chords or wild drummed rhythms – the guitar might not be the easiest instrument to learn, but it's easy to take anywhere. And what would a crackling campfire under the open sky be without a few songs on the acoustic guitar.
If an acoustic guitar feels too big and too loud, reach for the small and handy ukulele. It's just as well-received as its bigger sister, but it plays a little differently.