251 to vi

Temporary modulation to vi 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 vii - IIIx - vi.

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There Will Never Be Another You
Weaver of Dreams
It Could Happen to You
Tangerine

Variants

Major style ii - V - I. In terms of the main key, the progression is viim - IIIx - vi.

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