"Export selection as MIDI file" problem...

Hi, i'm having some trouble when exporting my MIDI tracks to MIDI files. I select File, Export, Export selection as MIDI file and when i listen to the midi file, it's the same rhythm pattern but the instrument is a piano instead of the instrument it was originally.
What the ****'s wrong! am i doing something wrong? I'd be really grateful if someone could solve this for me as i don't have a lot of time, it's for a college assignment!

You're not doing anything wrong......if you are using Quicktime to preview the exported MIDI file the piano is from the Quicktime Synthesizer....
[SMF|http://www.midi.org/aboutmidi/tut_midifiles.php]
[Working with Standard MIDI Files|http://documentation.apple.com/en/logicpro/usermanual/index.html#chapter= 32%26section=7]
[Saving Standard MIDI Files|http://documentation.apple.com/en/logicpro/usermanual/index.html#chapter= 32%26section=10]
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