Thirty years ago I was intrigued by the ingenious rhythem solution used by John Hartford while he played banjo, mandolin, and fiddle.

He had taped a small (quarter size) cheap (plastic) microphone by the leg of his chair in an intimate (120 max) pub setting. The tapping of his foot on the floor was carried through a basic (bare bones) sound system, the proximity (of his foot) to the mic determined the volume of the beat. It was the natural foot tapping of the folk musician and the one Two three Four were distinct and totally under the musician's control.

Have FUN and good LUCK.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle