e and i — one row up
You learn the e and the i: your middle fingers reach one row up and come back.
How to find the key
- Stretch your left middle finger from the d up to the e.
- Stretch your right middle finger from the k up to the i.
- Come back to the home row.
- Do not look: your finger knows the way.
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A worked example
eee iii
- Rest your fingers on the home row.
- Reach up with your left middle finger from the d to the e.
- Tap it three times and come back to the d.
- Press the space bar.
- Reach up with your right middle finger from the k to the i.
More examples
ei ie ei
- Tap the e with your left middle finger.
- Tap the i with your right middle finger.
- Return to the d and the k each time.
said die
- Type said: the s, then reach up for the i, then the a and the d.
- Press the space bar.
- Type die the same way.
Watch out
You look down to find the e.
Keep your eyes on the screen. Your finger knows the way: it is straight above the d.
Tips
- The e and the i are both middle finger keys.
- After you reach, go back to the home row before the next key.
Why it works
Every key on the top row is a reach from a home row finger. The e is above the d, and the i is above the k. Reach straight up, tap, and come back, and your hand never moves.