Finger Cymbal Patterns & Common Drum Rhythms

MUSIC
Emusic.com  
http://www.itunes.com/
Maqam.com Music, videos

COSTUMES AND SUPPLIES
Saroyan finger cymbals My favorites right now are the Afghani,  for beginners I recommend the Nefertiti style.
Dahlal.com  Beautiful costumes!
Bellydancestore.com Great selection of costumes and accessories.

ABOUT BELLYDANCE
Gildedserpent.com-The Webzine: great articles!
Bhuz.com- Bellydance Central: Forums, links to video, translation, etc.
Orientaldancer.net Bellydance Hub: music, video, translation.
Shira.net Info re: music, videos, translation etc.
Belly-Dancing.info Promoting the art of belly dancing around the world.

MY FAVES
MarketAmerica.com My favorite protein powder (Transitions,Vanilla flavored) and the Best hairspray(Royal Spa)! I'm a big fan of shopping on their "partner stores" too.
http://www.raksalnisa.com/  aka Robin Wood 707-251-3779 MY FAVORITE COSTUMER! She teaches at Petaluma Parks and Recreation Dept. on Tuesday PM's in Petaluma, Ca.