251 to ii

Temporary modulation to ii via a ii - V - I approach.
This uses a minor style ii - V - I, with ii half diminished.
In terms of the main key, the progression is iiiØ - VIx - ii.

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Variants

Major style ii - V - I. In terms of the main key, the progression is iii - VIx - ii.

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