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Legendary Khaprumama Parvatkar: Intricate Science of Taal

-Division of Tritaal into 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, and 15 beats -Ektaal (12 matra) within Tritaal (16 matra) "We have heard of, and perhaps witnessed the unique and unparalleled feat of the legendary Khaprumama Parvatkar of Goa who could product fifteen or seventeen equal beats in a tala of sixteen beats! Further, he could demonstrate the recitation of five different talas with five different matras (number of beats), with his limbs and yet make them coincide simultaneously at the sam- a phenomenon perhaps beyond our imagination" (from the book "Aesthetics of Agra and Jaipur Traditions" authored by Babanrao Haldankar) "Khaprumama alias Laxmanrao Parvatkar, was born in a village 'Parvati' in Goa in a family known for its Sarangi-playing. He started learning Sarangi from his uncle Raghuvir Parvatkar, Dhurpad Dhamar from Antubuwa Dhawalikar and Tabla from his uncle Harischandra Parvatkar. Soon, he started accompanying noted vocalists both on Sarangi and Tabla and achieved quite a bit of fame. Being interested in Layakaari from a young age, he was always seen counting Matras and Aavartans, unmindful of the amusement he was causing to passers-by. He played the "Ghumat," a popular percussion instrument of Goa expertly. Later on in life, he astounded people with his uncanny ability to keep track of 4 to 5 Taals using his hands, legs, and voice:- e.g.: He would show Teen- Taal with one leg, Japtaal with the other leg, Roopak with one hand, Choutaal or Ektaal with the other hand and recite Pancham-Savaari. He was also credited with the ability of reciting a particular composition in 3 Aavartans and play the same bol 5 times in the same span i.e., in 3 Aavartans. Also he was able to play a Paran on the Tabla and at the same time recite it in reverse i.e., end to Sum. He composed many odd Taals, well known among them being "Yog-Taal or 15 & 1/2 beats and "Parabrahma"-Taal of 15 & 3/4 beats. In this Taal (Parabrahma) he composed the "Maha Sudarshan" Paran which had 125 Dhas.The title of "Laya-Bhaskar" was bestowed on him by vocalist Ustad Alladiya Khan (Jaypur/Atrauli Gharana)." (from the book "Theory and Practice of Tabla" authored by Sadanand Naimpalli)