I'm a total novice here but this board has been so helpful with my dumb questions, so I thought I'd try again.

I've been playing for 3 months, teaching myself. I'm coming along nicely, IMO. But I want to make sure I learn everything right the first time so that I don't run into problems later.

Where is the best place to rest your pick hand on a Strat? I hear people say to rest the end of your hand on the bridge when you play notes, but to me it seems to dull the sound. I also feel that the sound is different because my hand is playing over the second and third pickups rather than between the first and second. Sometimes I rest my hand on the volume knob, but I'm not sure if that's a good idea either. Maybe I rest it nowhere? I just want to be in the best position to hit these notes. Any suggestions?

Many thanks.