Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Learn how to touch type starting with the home row β the foundation of proper keyboard technique. This beginner lesson covers finger placement, posture, common mistakes, and how to practice the right way so speed and accuracy improve together.
This video is part of a structured typing system: learn the lesson β practice the exact keys β move on when accuracy is solid.
#typing #touchtyping #typefaster
π Table of Contents
Intro: 0:00
What is the home row?: 00:44
Home row finger positions: 01:29
Why return to the home row?: 01:58
Proper typing posture: 03:25
Making home row keystrokes: 04:16
Practicing keys in the home row: 05:07
How and when advance further: 06:42
How long will it take?: 06:53
Additional typing instruction: 07:30
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π Updated Typing Resources
βΆ Home Row Lesson (Text + Video + Practice)
Review the lesson, then practice the exact keys
ansonalex.com/typing/home-row
βΆ Practice with TypeDrift
Accuracy-first typing practice designed to match each lesson
https://typedrift.app/
βΆ Typing Lessons Hub (follow in order)
All lessons from home row β full keyboard
ansonalex.com/typing
βΈ»
π‘ Best practice tip:
Donβt rush speed on the home row. Clean, centered returns are what make every future key easier.
βΈ»
π Request a tutorial
https://forms.gle/sciVnK4tHno7sCcGA
βοΈ Get in contact with me
linkedin.com/in/ansonalexander
π₯ Behind the scenes
instagram.com/ansonalex.c0m
π LinkedIn Learning courses
linkedin.com/learning/instructors/anson-alexander
Learn how to touch type starting with the home row β the foundation of proper keyboard technique. This beginner lesson covers finger placement, posture, common mistakes, and how to practice the right way so speed and accuracy improve together.
This video is part of a structured typing system: learn the lesson β practice the exact keys β move on when accuracy is solid.
#typing #touchtyping #typefaster
π Table of Contents
Intro: 0:00
What is the home row?: 00:44
Home row finger positions: 01:29
Why return to the home row?: 01:58
Proper typing posture: 03:25
Making home row keystrokes: 04:16
Practicing keys in the home row: 05:07
How and when advance further: 06:42
How long will it take?: 06:53
Additional typing instruction: 07:30
βΈ»
π Updated Typing Resources
βΆ Home Row Lesson (Text + Video + Practice)
Review the lesson, then practice the exact keys
ansonalex.com/typing/home-row
βΆ Practice with TypeDrift
Accuracy-first typing practice designed to match each lesson
https://typedrift.app/
βΆ Typing Lessons Hub (follow in order)
All lessons from home row β full keyboard
ansonalex.com/typing
βΈ»
π‘ Best practice tip:
Donβt rush speed on the home row. Clean, centered returns are what make every future key easier.
βΈ»
π Request a tutorial
https://forms.gle/sciVnK4tHno7sCcGA
βοΈ Get in contact with me
linkedin.com/in/ansonalexander
π₯ Behind the scenes
instagram.com/ansonalex.c0m
π LinkedIn Learning courses
linkedin.com/learning/instructors/anson-alexander
