How to correctly hold the bow for violin?

so it wouldn't slip and add a tension to my arm?

How to correctly hold the bow for violin?concert venue

Have a look on this site and watch the videos. It is too complicated to explain with words.

Click on right hand/bow grip and watch the exercises :

http://violinmasterclass.com/mc_menu.php...

http://violinmasterclass.com/bowgrip.php

I hope you are not trying to teach yourself the violin ? What does your teacher say about holding the bow ?

Here are some more helpful videos :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBXFdJ3rJ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1wnbFPRR...

How to correctly hold the bow for violin?events opera theater

My conclusion after many years of practicing and performing is that there is NO correct way to hold either the bow or the violin. It’s all in the final result which is of course the quality of your sound… So… start practicing and hearing yourself… You will find the best “correct” way that fits you… As a general “rule”, the bow should be straight…

I know that I will be “crucified” for my answer… you can always check in youtube and see if all the great masters hold the instrument in the same way!!!
What are some of the techniques teachers use to approach beginning students?

http://beststudentviolins.com/PedagogyTe...

how to hold the bow (1-2-3): (1) thumb is placed, under frog for little ones, crooked near grip for adults and older children (thumb and 2nd finger make "doggie" circle); (2) first three fingers are dropped across stick, tilted slightly toward the tip, with space between 1st and 2nd finger (importance of 2nd joint of 1st finger for the purposes of controlling articulations is later examined—often); (3) pinky finger is curved on inside of bow (add Pinky Pad)
Ur fingers should be bent naturally the same way they are bent when u relaxedly let ur arm hang by ur side. U should be able to hold the bow only with the first 3 fingers with the last 2 fingers only giving support.
The bow hold is crucial to making a beautiful tone, but it is complicated to explain. Make sure you learn the correct way so you don't have to "undo" a bad behavior.

Get a good teacher.
You put your thumb in the inside of the bow on the end of the wooden part, (between the hairs and the wood) and have the rest of your fingers on the top part of the wood. sorry its really hard to describe. but heres a pic http://www.hants.gov.uk/education/hms/in...
It is very hard to explain and it takes a lot of practice. Read what the other people have to say and consult with your teacher. But for the tension part... This will probably sound like I'm insane or something, but make sure your elbow and arm are completely relaxed. You should not hold the bow with a tight grip (I understand that it is really hard when you are learning because it feels like it is going to fall) but most of the "pressure" should be in your fingertips and finger knuckles. It is also very important that your pinkie finger curves and the tip of it is touching the stick of the bow. Once you have a good bow grip, place your bow on top of the bridge on the violin and go from one side of the bridge to another on the frog, middle, and tip of the bow. (The tip should be last because it is the hardest.) You should feel the pressure changing from your first finger to your pinkie. Practice this everyday (even I do it!) and soon you will have a great bow grip. Also make sure that your bow is properly rosined so that it won't slip on the strings. Good luck!

If you want any extra help you can always email me at silyvanilly@yahoo.com.