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Yes, blues music does have a melody. The blues is a music genre characterized by specific chords and a melancholic tone, and the melody is an important element in creating the characteristic sound of blues music. The melody often follows a specific pattern, known as the blues scale, which includes flattened third, fifth, and seventh notes. This gives the blues its distinctive, slightly dissonant sound. The melody in blues music can be vocal, as in classic blues performed by singers like Bessie Smith, or instrumental, as in blues played on the guitar, harmonica, or other instruments.