Sthai

Indian classical music
Concepts

In Carnatic music, Sthai or Sthaayi refers to the octave.[1] Madhyamasthai refers to the middle octave, Tarasthai refers to the upper octave and Mandhrasthai refers to the lower octave.[1] 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 Sthayi Octave Method of Denoting
Anumandra Sthayi 2 octaves below Two dots below the Swara
Mandara Sthayi Lower octave One dot below the Swara
Madhya Sthayi Middle octave Swara with no dots
Thara Sthayi Higher octave One dot above the Swara
Ati Thara Sthayi 2 Octaves above Two dots above the Swara

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Ragas in Carnatic music by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications


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