Why does the Horn sound different when inputting/playing?

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chillowack
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Post by chillowack » Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:42 pm

When plotting Horn notes on the staff, they play one pitch; but when playing them back, those same notes play a pitch several steps different.

Why is this?
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Post by miker » Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:22 pm

Is the horn a transposing instrument?
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Post by chillowack » Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:43 pm

Yes, it is--that answers my question, thanks.
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