Sthai


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

Types

The Five types of Sthai are:
Name of StaayiOctaveMethod of Denoting
Anumandra Staayi2 octaves belowTwo dots below the Swara
Mandara StaayiLower octaveOne dot below the Swara
Madhya StaayiMiddle octaveSwara without dots
Thara StaayiHigher octaveOne dot above the Swara
Anu Thara Staayi2 Octaves aboveTwo dots above the Swara