Yes, we have reached Day 7 of our 30-day typing course! This is our major milestone. After learning the home, bottom, and top rows individually, today is the day we bring it all together for a full alphabet typing. Our goal is to move our fingers effectively across all three rows and type real words, phrases, and sentences that use all letters.
Mastering this typing skill is the essence of touch typing. It moves us to the key locations to type confidently. This comprehensive session of online typing practice will dramatically boost your confidence and speed.
The Goal: Total Keyboard Command
Until now, we have focused on specific rows or combinations on the keyboard. The objective today is to break down those mental barriers and think and type as a whole. The real skill of a proficient typist is not just knowing where the ‘E’ key or the ‘N’ key is, but being able to type a word like “engine” or “quality” without any hesitation. This lesson is specifically designed to train those seamless transitions between all three rows, making your finger movements in the proper way with high accuracy.
Key Drills for Full Alphabet Fluency
To achieve total command, our practice will include specific types of drills:
- Vertical Finger Drills: We shall practice drills that train the same finger to control its keys on every row, such as
qazfor the left pinky andujmthe right index finger. This way will make the most effective muscle memory for the crossed rows. - Pangram-style Sentence: “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.” In the pangram, you will get all the letters of the English alphabet. Our exercise uses a slightly modified version to match the pangram and extend it.
Day 7 Practice Task: The Full Alphabet Workout
Today’s task is to use 10 fingers on the three rows, like the top, bottom, and home rows. And it has prepared for warm-up drills that focus on vertical, cross-row movements on the three rows. Then, we will move on to a diverse list of words made by taking letters from all rows where full sentences can also be seen.
Tips for Full Alphabet Practice
- Trust Your Anchor Keys: Always keep the index fingers of both hands lightly on the ‘F’ and ‘J’ keys. They are your guide and will help you stay oriented without looking down.
- Maintain a Smooth Rhythm: Focus on a steady, even tapping pace. Always avoid fast and jerky movements. Mind that you are in the learning phase; accuracy matters more than speed. A smooth rhythm reduces errors and increases our overall speed.