Staayi
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Staayi or Stayi- pronounced (Sty-yi) is the equivalent of the Western Octave. It is used mainly in South Indian Classical Music (Carnatic Music). There are 5 types of Staayi's used in the Carnatic Music and each denotes for the way in which the Swaram (note) is sang. The octave ranges from Shadjam (Sa) to the higher Shadjam (Sa).
The Five Types of Staayi's
| Name of Staayi | Method of Denoting |
|---|---|
| Anumandra Staayi | Two dots below the Swara |
| Mandara Staayi | One dot below the Swara |
| Madhya Staayi | Swara without dots |
| Thara Staayi | One dot above the Swara |
| Anu Thara Staayi | Two dots above the Swara |
Out of the Staayi's the most commonly used is Madhya Staayi.
