Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Learn which keys the index fingers are responsible for in touch typing, see clear examples of how each key is typed, and learn how to practice effectively on your own. This lesson also introduces using your pinky fingers for the Shift keys, an important step toward full keyboard control.
This video is part of a structured system: learn the lesson β practice the exact keys β progress when accuracy is solid.
π Table of Contents
Intro: 0:00
Just going for it: 00:21
Benefits of focused practice: 00:34
What to learn next: 00:48
Typing Shift with pinkie fingers: 01:00
Benefits of learning Shift early: 01:49
Index finger responsibilities: 02:16
Right index finger typing: 02:28
Left index finger typing: 02:49
Starting to practice: 03:10
Dealing with difficult keystrokes: 04:19
How repetition improves typing: 04:33
Outro: 05:52
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π Updated Typing Resources
βΆ Index Finger Lesson (Text + Video + Practice)
Review the lesson, then practice the exact keys covered here
ansonalex.com/typing/index-fingers
βΆ Practice with TypeDrift
Accuracy-first typing practice designed to match each lesson
https://typedrift.app/
βΆ Typing Lessons Hub (follow in order)
Home row β index β middle β ring β pinky β full keyboard
ansonalex.com/typing
βΈ»
π‘ Practice tip:
Donβt rush index finger speed. Clean reaches + returning to home row are what prevent bad habits later.
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 which keys the index fingers are responsible for in touch typing, see clear examples of how each key is typed, and learn how to practice effectively on your own. This lesson also introduces using your pinky fingers for the Shift keys, an important step toward full keyboard control.
This video is part of a structured system: learn the lesson β practice the exact keys β progress when accuracy is solid.
π Table of Contents
Intro: 0:00
Just going for it: 00:21
Benefits of focused practice: 00:34
What to learn next: 00:48
Typing Shift with pinkie fingers: 01:00
Benefits of learning Shift early: 01:49
Index finger responsibilities: 02:16
Right index finger typing: 02:28
Left index finger typing: 02:49
Starting to practice: 03:10
Dealing with difficult keystrokes: 04:19
How repetition improves typing: 04:33
Outro: 05:52
βΈ»
π Updated Typing Resources
βΆ Index Finger Lesson (Text + Video + Practice)
Review the lesson, then practice the exact keys covered here
ansonalex.com/typing/index-fingers
βΆ Practice with TypeDrift
Accuracy-first typing practice designed to match each lesson
https://typedrift.app/
βΆ Typing Lessons Hub (follow in order)
Home row β index β middle β ring β pinky β full keyboard
ansonalex.com/typing
βΈ»
π‘ Practice tip:
Donβt rush index finger speed. Clean reaches + returning to home row are what prevent bad habits later.
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
