2.1 Index Fingers: u r

We will start the lesson by learning the two keys above your left and right index fingers: u r

Use your right index finger to reach up above j to type the u key. Use your left index finger to reach above f for r.

2.2 Index Fingers with Home Row: u r j f

UR amazing! Let's practice typing the top row index finger keys together with the home row keys: u r j f

2.3 Middle Fingers: i e

e is the most common letter in English. It's in "the." It's in "here." It's in "everywhere." It's... everywhere. i isn't far behind. You'll be typing these two a lot.

Use your right middle finger to reach up from k to type the i key. Type the e with your left middle finger by reaching up above d.

2.4 Middle Fingers with Home Row: i e k d

Let's lock in these new letters and practice typing the top row middle finger keys together with the home row keys: i e k d

2.6 Ring Fingers: o w

Your ring fingers have been patient. Now it's their turn. Meet o and w.

Extend your right ring finger above l to type o. Move your left ring finger up from s to type w.

Your hands might drift a little when reaching for these keys. That's normal. Just try to keep the movement small, and use the bumps on the home keys to find your way back.

2.7 Ring Fingers with Home Row: o w l s

Wow! You have learned over half of the alphabet! Let's practice the new o and w keys together: o w

2.8 Pinky Fingers: p q

It's pinky time! The top pinky keys are: p q

From the home row, reach up from ; to the p with your right pinky and from a to q with your left pinky. Pinky keys are tough, but you've got this. Take your time, try to keep the movement small and return to home after each key.

2.9 Pinky Fingers with Home Row: p q ; a

Great! Pinky keys are tricky, so let's strengthen your skills. Practice typing the pinky finger keys together: p q

2.10 Stretch Keys: t y

We've saved the trickiest for last! The y and t keys are the final challenge of the top row. These diagonal stretches require your index fingers to reach up and to the side - from j up and left for y, and from f up and right for t. Don't worry if these feel awkward at first; they're genuinely the hardest keys on this row. Master these, and you've beaten the top row! Remember to return to home position after each key using the bumps on f and j.

2.11 Stretch Keys with Home Row: t y j f

Practice typing t and y together with their home row anchors to strengthen your control and precision.

2.12 Top Row Sentences: q w e r t y u i o p

Fantastic! You have now covered more than two thirds of the alphabet! Let's put the home and top row together to type real sentences.