diff --git a/src/blocks/scratch3_sound.js b/src/blocks/scratch3_sound.js
index c67108ff..8e177957 100644
--- a/src/blocks/scratch3_sound.js
+++ b/src/blocks/scratch3_sound.js
@@ -84,6 +84,7 @@ Scratch3SoundBlocks.prototype.restForBeats = function (args, util) {
 
 Scratch3SoundBlocks.prototype.setInstrument = function (args, util) {
     var instNum = Cast.toNumber(args.INSTRUMENT);
+    instNum -= 1;
     return util.target.audioPlayer.setInstrument(instNum);
 };