In Carnatic music, Sthai or Staayi refers to the octave.[1] Madhyama sthai refers to the middle octave, Tara sthai refers to the upper octave and Mandhira sthai refers to the lower octave.[1]

Types

The Five types of Sthai are:

Name of Sthayi Octave Method of Denoting
Anumandra Sthayi2 octaves belowTwo dots below the Swara
Mandara SthayiLower octaveOne dot below the Swara
Madhya SthayiMiddle octaveSwara without dots
Thara SthayiHigher octaveOne dot above the Swara
Ati Thara Sthayi2 Octaves aboveTwo dots above the Swara

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Ragas in Carnatic music by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications


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