I never understood that whole "it's not music unless it has a melody" argument. Although melody is a very important part of most music, it's not all there is to it. It also depends on the what kind of music as well. I think in certain ways, the drums can be just as melodic as other instruments in their own way. Drums add rhythm to a song, they can be the driving force or pulse, and add a sort of texture to the music, which I think is one of the more important aspects that people don't recognize.
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