[Jeff Alton]

Originally Posted by Charles Freeborn

I'm not a drummer, but I have played with a few. On whole anyone who is counting (regardless of instrument) is diverting too much attention to that and not enough to the music.

I am a drummer and completely agree. If playing sheet you should know where you are while practicing/learning. However once rehearsing with others and performing you should be focused on the music being produced. But counting perse, should never be a problem...