For most of my life, I was trained to clap on the first and third beats of a measure (in 4/4). What a surprise when my music leader tried to "help" the orchestra by clapping on the second and fourth beats! I've learned to expect this with most pop and jazz music, and it comes naturally when I'm singing, but it still feels wrong to me when I'm playing violin. And I still have trouble coming in on the right beat, if all I have to go by is a complex, off-beat drum rhythm.
Worship leaders, as well as drummers, need to be aware that clapping may cause many fine classically-trained musicians to lose count. When a new instrumentalist joins your band or orchestra, be sure to explain which clapping convention you'll be using.
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