Reaches

The middle fingers have the simplest reaches to make. The left middle finger can either reach up to the e key or down to the c key. The right middle finger can either reach up to the i key or down to the comma key. In this lesson we will only work on the reaches to the e, c, and i keys.

right-middle-UP -> i
left-middle-UP -> e
left-middle-DOWN -> c

Review of Home Row Assignments:

Each finger has a home key. The assignments are listed below. You should place your fingers over these keys before you start typing. This enables you to be able to know where your fingers are without looking. You should memorize these assignments so you can type these keys without looking at your fingers or the keyboard.

right-ring -> l
right-middle -> k
right-pointer -> j
right-pinky -> ;
left-pointer -> f
left-middle -> d
left-ring -> s
left-pinky -> a