Keys R & U — Top Row Typing Lesson
Learn Keys R & U step by step, with the keys, fingers and rhythm broken down for you. It sits in Level 2 of the free TypePlay touch-typing course, with an on-screen keyboard, animated hands and instant accuracy feedback.
This lesson introduces R and U and shows which finger to use for each.
What you’ll practise
New-key drills for R, U, with finger guidance.
Goals
To pass: 80% real accuracy (first try). Three stars: 96% accuracy and 10 WPM. 100% accuracy earns the Perfect ribbon.
New keys
- R
- U
Finger guidance
- R left index finger
- U right index finger
Already learned (11)
- F
- J
- Space
- D
- K
- S
- L
- A
- ;
- G
- H
Tips for this lesson
- Muscle Memory. Every correct keystroke strengthens the pathway in your brain. Every wrong one strengthens a bad habit. Type slowly and accurately at first — speed is a side effect of precision, not the other way around.
- Don't Look Down. The urge to peek at the keyboard is strong, but resist it! Your keyboard has small bumps on the F and J keys — feel them with your index fingers to find home position without looking.