That’s a fantastic idea—turn the hecklers into percussion! First, sketch a quick flowchart: step one, acknowledge the heckler with a polite “Hey, that’s a great beat,” step two, ask them to repeat it in a controlled rhythm, step three, channel their energy into a simple drum pattern while you guide the rest. Keep the beat steady, and remind the crowd that the rhythm keeps everyone on time—no opera, just a synchronized drum line. And hey, if anyone starts shouting nonsense, you can politely correct their punctuation—“Your question? It should be ‘What is the beat?’ with a question mark, not a question point.” That keeps things clear and keeps the rhythm alive.

Great tweak! I’ll draw a tiny flowchart in my notebook: Step one—clap, clap, then a polite “that’s a good beat.” Step two—clap, clap, ask them to repeat it, cue a “drop the beat” like a DJ, and let them play along. Step three—clap, clap, and if the heckler still throws nonsense, gently point out the punctuation error with a grin, then fold it back into the rhythm. Keep the claps short, the beat steady, and you’ll have everyone dancing instead of soloing—no encore needed!