r and u — above the bumps
You learn the r and the u: your index fingers reach straight up from the bumps.
How to find the key
- Stretch your left index finger from the f up to the r.
- Stretch your right index finger from the j up to the u.
- Put them back on the bumps after every key.
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A worked example
rrr uuu
- Rest your index fingers on the bumps.
- Reach up with your left index finger from the f to the r.
- Tap it three times and go back to the f.
- Press the space bar.
- Reach up with your right index finger from the j to the u.
More examples
ru ur ru
- Tap the r with your left index finger.
- Tap the u with your right index finger.
- Return to the bumps each time.
rid sure
- Type rid: reach up for the r, then the i with your right middle finger, then the d.
- Press the space bar.
- Type sure.
Watch out
You tap the r with your middle finger because the d is close.
The r is an index finger key. Your left index finger goes straight up from the f.
Tips
- Your index fingers do the most work, so they are the ones to practise.
- Return to the bump after every reach.
Why it works
The r is above the f and the u is above the j. Your index fingers know these places because they rest on the bumps. Reach up, tap, and return to the bump.