Keyboard Typing Basics and Keyblaze Tutorials

Introduction to Keyboard Typing

• Initial stage for most users involves searching for keys and typing with index fingers.
• Experienced typists can achieve speeds of 75 words per minute.
• Improvement in speed and perfection comes with practice, starting with basics.

Finger Placement on Home Row

Left Hand

• Pinky: rests on the 'A' key
• Ring Finger: rests on the 'S' key
• Middle Finger: rests on the 'D' key
• Index Finger: rests on the 'F' key
• Thumb: rests on the space bar

Right Hand

• Pinky: rests on the semicolon ';' key

• Ring Finger: rests on the 'L' key

• Middle Finger: rests on the 'K' key

• Index Finger: rests on the 'J' key

• Thumb: also rests on the space bar

• Fingers should be curved, and palms floating above the keyboard.

• Most keyboards have raised dots on the 'F' and 'J' keys to aid finger placement.

Keyblaze Typing Lessons

• Initial lessons focus on becoming comfortable with the home row, including 'G' and 'H'.
• G: use left index finger.
• H: use right index finger.
• Keyboard on screen shows key in blue and indicates which finger to use.
• Mistakes can be corrected using right pinky for backspace.
• Repeat exercises until comfortable.

Progression and Practice

• After mastering the home row, learn other letters, numbers, and symbols.
• Use colored zones to identify which keys are assigned to which fingers.
• Space bar usage: opposite thumb of the hand used for the last letter.
  • Example: in the word "hand," use left middle finger for 'D' and right thumb for space.

Tips for Learning

• Focus on accuracy first; speed will follow with confidence.
• Practice each lesson to build muscle memory.
• Stay relaxed: avoid tensing arms, wrists, or fingers.
• Use light taps to avoid damaging the keyboard.

Additional Resources

• Visit the Keyblaze website for more tutorials and lessons.