t and y — the longest reach
You learn the t and the y: the longest reach of your index fingers, diagonally up and inwards.
How to find the key
- Reach with your left index finger from the f diagonally up to the t.
- Reach with your right index finger from the j diagonally up to the y.
- Take your time: this is the longest step.
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- key you are practising
- bump on the f and j
- home row
ttt yyy
- Rest your index fingers on the bumps.
- Reach up and to the right with your left index finger, from the f to the t.
- Tap it three times and go back.
- Press the space bar.
- Reach up and to the left with your right index finger, from the j to the y.
More examples
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- Tap the t with your left index finger.
- Tap the y with your right index finger.
- Return to the bumps each time.
try yet
- Type try: the t, then the r, then the y.
- Press the space bar.
- Type yet: the y, then the e, then the t.