My English is easiest for me when I rest it on the knee of my less-dextrous hand. I'm righthanded, so I play with the left reedpan on my left knee.

The comments about the quality of the instrument are perceptive. I once handled a top-of-the-line Lachenal, and was surprised how much easier it was to play than my 'cooking' Lachenal.
I offered a ridiculously large amount to the owner, but he wouldn't part, sensible fellow.