Lesson 3

In this lesson, we will learn the bottom row keys. The bottom row keys we will learn are: (z, x, c, v, b, n, m, comma, period, question mark). Let's put our fingers back on the home row. Remember, while on the home row your hands should be slightly curved.

The "Z" key

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To type the "Z" key, move your left pinky finger in a downward angle to the right.

Practice

Practice typing the "Z" key in the box below.

The "X" key

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To type the "X" key, move your left ring finger in a downward angle to the right.

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Practice typing the "X" key in the box below.

The "C" key

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To type the "C" key, move your left middle finger in a downward angle to the right.

Practice

Practice typing the "C" key in the box below.

The "V" key

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To type the "V" key, move your left index finger in a downward angle to the right.

Practice

Practice typing the "V" key in the box below.

The "B" key

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To type the "B" key; with your left index finger reach in a downward angle to the right.

Practice

Practice typing the "B" key in the box below.

The "N" key

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To type the "N" key, move your right index finger in a downward angle to the left.

Practice

Practice typing the "N" key in the box below.

The "M" key

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To type the "M" key, move your right index finger in a downward angle to the right.

Practice

Practice typing the "M" key in the box below.

The comma key

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To type a comma, move your right middle finger straight down. You can also type the "<" key by holding Shift.

Practice

Practice typing the comma and "<" key in the box below.

The period key

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To type a period, move your right ring finger straight down. You can also type the ">" key by holding Shift

Practice

Practice typing the period and ">" key in the box below.

The question mark key

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To type a question mark, hold the Shift key with your left pinky finger and move your right pink finger straight down. You can also type the "/" key by simply moving your right pinky finger straight down.

Practice

Practice typing the question mark and "/" key in the box below.

Summary

We now know all the letters in the alphabet. We actually can start typing out sentences because we know where the punctuation marks are on the keyboard. There's just one more row to go. Become more familiar with the bottom row. When you are ready, move on to Lesson 4.

If you are planning to go directly to Lesson 4, first take a 30 minute to an hour break. Get up and stretch. Go outside for fresh air. Exercise if you can. Loosen up the body. Give your mind a break. This is to prevent any physical injury or mental stress.