Ringo's Beatle Kits

 As far back as August 18, 1962, when Ringo had his first rehearsal as a Beatle at the Cavern Club, he can be seen using John's Harmonica case to dampen the sound of his snare drum.

Another early muffling technique was to use a cigarette  pack on his snare.

Tea towles and other clothes were used. String was sometimes used to hold the cloth in place.

Other times ends of the cloth were drawn behind the tension rods and pulled tight. Sometimes the ends were knotted or tied together.

Ringo also removed his front drum head and placed a blanket inside the shell. It was reported that a special sweater with eight sleeves was used early on. Note: The movie Help was originally to be called Eight Arms To Hold You. This sweater was made for the film and disgarded only to be used as a bass drum muffler.