Thanks to andy for asking this question, and thanks to everyone who gave such good advice. I'm a beginning mandolin player, and I've developed the same habit of resting my right hand on the bridge.

Although I know I shouldn't be doing it, I find it very hard to relax my right hand when I'm practicing. Does anyone have some advice for me? Maybe I'm just trying too hard not to make any mistakes. Funny thing is, I don't have the same problem when I play my guitar.

Thanks again, Áine