Hold the stick of the bow in your right hand placed toward the thick end of the stick, which is known as the "frog." Separate your fingers slightly and arch them over the stick, with your thumb supporting the underside. Put only gentle pressure on the bow, resting your fingers on it lightly.
Place the hairs on the end of the bow that is nearest to your hand at a 90 degree angle to the strings of the violin. The violin should be perpendicular to your body, located underneath your chin and on your left shoulder, and you should be sitting or standing up straight.
Draw your right hand away from the violin so that you are pulling the hairs of the bow across the strings of the violin at a fairly constant rate. While doing this, use your left hand to control the notes and pitches produced by pressing down onto strings. Think of the bow as an extension of your right arm. This will help you produce a higher quality, cleaner sound.
Before reaching the end of the bow, lift the bow gently off the strings of the violin in an upward direction toward the ceiling. Then you can move your arm and bow upwards and backwards again to prepare for another bow.