Using Thumb & Index Finger

Learn the correct finger placement on the Soroban abacus

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📚 Finger Rules

👆 Thumb

Used to push lower beads UP (earth beads). Value = 1 each.

☝ Index Finger

Used to push upper bead DOWN (heaven bead). Value = 5.

💡 Remember: Thumb moves lower beads. Index finger moves the upper bead. Never use other fingers on the Soroban!

✎ Quiz: Which Finger?

Choose the correct finger for each action:

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