Beginner Lesson
Home Row Keys
Master the foundation of touch typing. Start with F and J (your index finger anchors), then unlock more keys one pair at a time as your accuracy builds.
ASDFGHJKL;
Your fingers rest on A S D F (left hand) and J K L ; (right hand). Feel the small raised ridge on F and J — these tactile bumps mark your index finger anchors. Always return all fingers to this row between keystrokes, and keep both thumbs resting lightly on Space.
Keys to practice
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
−
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
⌫ Bksp
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
Enter ↵
Shift ↑
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
·
Shift ↑
Ctrl
Alt
space
Alt
Ctrl
Press Space after each word to advance - start typing to begin
60 second practice session
Keys unlock progressively - master each pair to advance
FJ ›DK ›SL ›A; ›GH