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Thanks for the info on dim. chords. I do have the white sheets that show the fingering of all the chords....

There have been several other fine musicians who have urged me to learn the left hand fingering. I do hear the better sound when others play with all 5 fingers on the left... (and a few on the right as well).
Since my near death experience last summer, my musical "hear" wants a more "crisp" and "clear" sound, in addition to much softer overall results.
Going back into all my previous programing I realize just how BIG and assertive were the sounds produced in my playing.
I do still like my polka's and marches to be big and assertive!
This forum is so valuable to me. I so appreciate all the information so many of you share here... I am like a child in a candy store! Thanks to all of you for the wonderful help!
Elizabeth