Masterclass: Lesson 6
The Bottom Row Left
Stretch your left fingers downwards for Z, X, C, V, and B.
Keys Allowed: Home Row + ZXCVB
Keep your hands anchored on ASDF. This is a tough stretch!
Target Speed25 WPM
Target Acc.95%
01:30
Mastering the Bottom Row Left: Z, X, C, V, B
You have mastered the top half of the keyboard! Now, it's time for the trickiest part of touch typing: the downward stretch. In Lesson 6, your left fingers will reach down to conquer the keys Z, X, C, V, and B.
[ A ] [ S ] [ D ] [ F ] [ G ]
[ Z ] [ X ] [ C ] [ V ] [ B ]
[ Z ] [ X ] [ C ] [ V ] [ B ]
The Awkward Angle: The bottom row keys are offset slightly to the right. This means your fingers don't just reach down; they reach down and to the right. Keep your hands anchored on ASDF, and let only the active finger make the stretch.
🖐️ Finger Assignments
- Left Pinky: Reaches down for Z.
- Left Ring Finger: Reaches down for X.
- Left Middle Finger: Reaches down for C.
- Left Index Finger: Does double duty! Reaches down for V and stretches further for B.
📝 How to Pass This Lesson
To unlock Lesson 7, you must achieve a minimum speed of 25 WPM with at least 95% Accuracy. This stretch takes time to feel natural, so go slow, prioritize accuracy, and let muscle memory build up. Good luck!