Sthai

In Carnatic music, Sthai or Sthaayi refers to the octave. Ragas in Carnatic music by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications Madhyamasthai refers to the middle octave, Tarasthai refers to the upper octave and Mandhrasthai refers to the lower octave. Sthai can be defined as the interval or span made up of shadja to nishabam in Indian Music.

Types The Five types of Sthayi are:

Name of SthayiOctaveMethod of DenotingAnumandra Sthayi2 octaves belowTwo dots below the SwaraMandara SthayiLower octaveOne dot below the SwaraMadhya SthayiMiddle octaveSwara with no dotsThara SthayiHigher octaveOne dot above the SwaraAti Thara Sthayi2 Octaves aboveTwo dots above the Swara

See also Sthayi

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